COVID-19 Vaccine Side-effects: What Should You Know?

More than 30 million Americans have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been very well tolerated and very effective.

In December 2020, the FDA approved two COVID-19 vaccines – one by Pfizer and BioNTech, and the other by Moderna.

These vaccines appear to have some mild side-effects that can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. Some people have also reported severe cases of allergy, but they got recovered successfully.

Mild side-effects of the COVID-19 Vaccines

According to the trial data, “Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are 95 percent effective at preventing COVID-19, while Moderna two doses vaccines are 94 percent effective.”

The most common side-effect of the COVID-19 vaccination is pain at the injection area. Some recipients’ also experienced short-lived flu-like symptoms, including body aches, headache, fatigue, chills, and fever. There are also some recipients’ who reported swollen lymph nodes. The lump appeared in the armpit, raised concerns of some women who thought it could be a sign of breast cancer.

Anaphylaxis

It’s a severe side-effect of the COVID-19 vaccine. This allergic reaction can be life-threatening if left untreated.

According to the report, “The anaphylaxis rate followed by Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination is 4.7 cases per million, while with Moderna vaccine the rate is 2.5 cases per million.”

The good news is that no deaths have been reported with Anaphylaxis yet.

Conclusion

According to the FDA,” Both vaccines are safe, and people might experience some mild side-effects.”

It is true that the COVID-19 vaccines might have mild side-effects, but you can treat pain in your injection area by taking an over-the-counter medicine or applying an ice-pack. For flu-like symptoms, you can take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and anti-fever medication. And in a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine, the CDC recommends calling 911 or immediate medical attention.

You also need to be careful if you’ve certain health conditions, such as a history of an allergic reaction due to vaccines. In such a situation, your healthcare provider may recommend you not get the shot.

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