Both the Moderna vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine may produce a reaction around the area on your arm where you got your shot. According to the FDA, you could experience three adverse reactions at the site of your injection: pain, redness, and swelling. It’s important to note that this is most likely not an allergic reaction. When it comes to the latter, the FDA says you should watch out for a rash over your entire body, swelling of your face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness, as these are the signs of a severe allergic reaction that necessitates calling 911. And for more on the vaccine rollout, If You Live in These States, You Can Now Get Vaccinated at Walmart.
Many people report feeling extremely tired after their COVID vaccine, which is why the FDA lists it as a potential side effect. Anthony Fauci, MD, White House COVID adviser, reported this as one of his main side effects after his second vaccine dose. “I was hoping that I wouldn’t get too knocked out. I did for about 24 hours,” Fauci told White House reporters on Jan. 21. And for more on the infectious disease expert’s vaccine reactions, Dr. Fauci Says He Had These Side Effects From His Second Vaccine Dose.
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The FDA says headaches can occur after either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Both companies reported that headache was their second most common systemic side effect, with 64.7 percent experiencing a headache with Moderna and 55.1 percent experiencing one with Pfizer. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter.
You might feel a little achy after your vaccination, which is normal. The FDA says that muscle and joint pain can be a side effect for either vaccine. Muscle pain was more common, at 61.5 percent in Moderna recipients and 38.3 percent in Pfizer recipients. However, joint pain was still pretty common in both—45.4 percent in Moderna and 23.6 percent in Pfizer. And for more vaccine news, If You’re Over 65, You Shouldn’t Get This New Vaccine, Experts Warn.
The FDA says that you may experience chills after getting the vaccine. This doesn’t mean you’re sick—it’s just a side effect. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), neither of the vaccines contain the live virus that causes COVID, meaning they “cannot make you sick” with the virus. And for more adverse reactions you should know, This COVID Vaccine Side Effect Could Show Up a Week After Your Shot.
Fever is a possible side effect for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. However, it’s not nearly as common as some of the other reactions. Only about 15.5 percent of people experience a fever after the Moderna vaccine, and 14.2 percent reported this side effect after Pfizer’s. And for more coronavirus news, If You Have These 4 Symptoms, You Might Have the New COVID Strain.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
The FDA says you could experience nausea with either vaccine, but it may be more likely after receiving the Moderna vaccine. Moderna reported that 23 percent of people experienced nausea, vomiting, or both after getting their vaccine, but Pfizer did not report this as a common symptom. And for more news on vaccine reactions, Tyler Perry Said He Had These Side Effects From the COVID Vaccine.
Swollen lymph nodes is a reaction that the CDC doesn’t note on its list of common vaccine side effects, but the FDA says it could happen. While this swelling can occur anywhere you have lymph nodes, like in the neck or arm, the FDA specifically says swelling of lymph nodes in the same arm of the injection is most common for Moderna’s vaccine. And for more essential vaccine guidance, Dr. Fauci Says Doing This After Getting Vaccinated Is a Huge Mistake.
