![]() ![]() The flu vaccine will not protect you from the coronavirus infection and the the Covid vaccine will not protect you from the flu. I have not gotten a flu shot, is it ok to get the Covid vaccine? Over the counter medicine such as tylenol and Advil can help in decreasing the body ache and fever. Plan to take it easy for one to two days after the vaccine. ![]() If I have mild or moderate side effects, how do I manage them? If the redness and tenderness in your arm increases after 24-48 hours or your overall symptoms are getting worse over time, talk with your doctor. These side effects might affect your ability to do daily activities but should go away in. You may also experience any of the following: tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever or nausea. Also you can report side effects of and also get friendly reminders about your second shot. Not everyone experiences side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, but some common side effects include pain, swelling and redness at the injection site. You can notify the vaccination site or your doctor if you have severe side effects. You may have more side effects with the second shot.īut, again, this is good evidence that your body is building a strong immune response to the virus, and building stronger antibodies to protect you if you are ever exposed to the virus. Do people have more side effects after the second dose? In rare cases persons can have shortness of breath or anaphylaxis, for this reason people are observed for 15 minutes after the shot, when majority side effects will occur.Īmong millions of people vaccinated only a handful of such reactions have occurred. What are severe side effects from the vaccine? Keep in mind the vaccine cannot give you the coronavirus illness, it is just a sign that your body is building resistance against the virus. Small percentage will have fever, chills, and some nausea. Over half the people vaccinated may have of a body ache, fatigue and some headache. Mild side effects feel like when one is recovering from a flu or a cold, lasting for 24 hours. What are some mild and moderate side effects? ![]() Hear more Tennessee Voices: Get the weekly opinion newsletter for insightful and thought provoking columns. There is no evidence of Bell’s palsy or Guillain-Barre syndrome after the vaccine, most reported cases were incidental illnesses, since so many people are getting vaccinated. Vaccine side effects can be lumped into three major categories: Mild such as body ache and soreness in the arm, moderate such as headache and severe that may cause shortness of breath.įortunately moderate and severe side effects are very rare. Data on other vaccines will be available soon. At present two vaccines, Pfizer and the Moderna, are available and they both require two doses. Getting the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from getting the coronavirus infection. Question: I am planning to get the vaccine, what side effects should I expect?Īnswer: Good to hear you plan to be vaccinated. Watch Video: A look back at the year 2020 in Memphis: From COVID-19 pandemic to protests ![]()
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