Bibliometric analysis of scientific papers on adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines published between 2019 and 2023

Abstract

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has now persisted globally for four years, resulting in a staggering death toll of over 4 million individuals. The COVID-19 vaccine has emerged as a highly effective tool in controlling the spread of this virus. However, as the number of individuals receiving COVID-19. In this context, the investigation of adverse reactions related to COVID-19 vaccines holds paramount importance in relevant research. The purpose is to evaluate the current research status regarding adverse reactions associated with COVID-19 vaccines, offering insights for future research. A total of 3,746 articles were included in this analysis, and there has been a notable upward trajectory in the volume of published articles. The CiteSpace v6.1.R6, VOSviewer, SCImago Graphica, and Excel 2019 were employed to analyze and visualize the results. The institutions, countries, journals, authors, co-cited references, and keywords of these articles were analyzed. Furthermore, this study delves into the characteristics of articles on adverse reactions associated with COVID-19 vaccines. It was observed that the number of studies on COVID-19 vaccines has increased year by year since 2019 and witnessed a surge in output in 2021. The vast majority of studies have affirmed the overall safety of COVID-19 vaccines, with adverse reactions tending to be more concentrated in specific diseases. These findings provide valuable ideas for future research in this field and suggest the importance of strengthening international cooperation on adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

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“…Especially during the global pandemic of COVID-19, the number of relevant studies has increased rapidly. Many scholars have utilized the bibliometric method to aid in comprehending the prevalence of COVID-19 and the evolution of treatment and prevention approaches, especially vaccines [ [21] , [22] , [23] , [24] , [25] , [26] ]. Moreover, the application of bibliometric analysis could also facilitate an evaluation of scientific influence and research quality within specific domains and direct scientists and policymakers in establishing priority research areas while providing decision-making support for infectious disease prevention and control strategies [ [18] , [19] , [20] ].…”

“…The number of citations a paper receives typically correlates with its influence and recognition [ 61 , 62 ]. Highly cited publications are often presumed to represent high-quality studies characterized by significant influence and innovation within a specific field [ [19] , [20] , [21] ]. These papers are considered foundational and pivotal readings for scholars aiming to delve into the domain.…”

“…For instance, in the field of infectious diseases, the global COVID-19 pandemic triggered by the novel coronavirus in 2019 became a pivotal research subject in the biomedical domain. A substantial amount of bibliometric analysis has summarized various aspects of COVID-19, including its pathogenesis, vaccine development, and prognosis [ [21] , [22] , [23] , [24] , [25] , [26] ]. However, we note the scarcity of scholarly literature conducting bibliometric analyses in the domains of the Marburg virus or Ebola virus [ 27 , 28 ].…”