Has there been any serious adverse events as a result of taking the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?

Solicited systemic adverse reactions were most common in the vaccine group than the placebo group. The most common solicited systemic adverse reaction after any dose was irritability (43.6% – 51.2%) among ages 6 – 23 months and fatigue (24.5% – 29.7%) among ages 2 – 4 years.
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Are long-term side effects possible with COVID-19 vaccination?


Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unusual following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination. The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks.

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Are there any safety concerns concerning mRNA technology of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?

FDA does not have specific safety concerns with a vaccine that utilizes this technology.

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What are the possible side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?


Possible side effects: Pain, redness, swelling in the arm where the shot was administered; tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, nausea throughout the rest of the body. If any of these side effects occur, they should go away in a few days.

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Should I be concerned about the potential adverse reactions of COVID-19 vaccines?


The known risks of COVID-19 illness and its related, possibly severe complications, such as long-term health problems, hospitalization and even death, far outweigh the potential risks of having a rare adverse reaction to vaccination like myocarditis or blood clots.

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Has anyone had severe reactions to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?


Monitoring of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has found 10 cases of anaphylaxis after the administration of 4,041,396 first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. In 9 out of these 10 cases of anaphylaxis, the recipient of the vaccine had onset of symptoms within 30 min of administration.

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Are there any life threatening side effects from the J&J COVID-19 vaccine?


The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine can cause thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome. This is a blood-clotting problem that can be life-threatening. As a result, the FDA is restricting use of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine to certain people age 18 and older.

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What are some side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?


Although COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses reduce the risk of serious illness, they don't guarantee you will avoid getting infected. All vaccines can cause immune responses such as arm rashes, swollen lymph nodes, low-grade fever, soreness, and fatigue.
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What are the possible side effects of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?


Possible side effects: Pain, redness, or swelling at the site where the shot was administered, and/or tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, or nausea throughout the rest of the body. If these side effects occur, they should go away in a few days. A few side effects are serious, but rare.

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When do COVID-19 vaccine side effects appear?


You probably experienced COVID-19 vaccine side effects fairly quickly when you had your initial injections. The same is true for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots: Most people notice side effects within the first 24 hours. The symptoms typically only last a day or two. Some people don't notice any side effects.

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Are mRNA COVID-19 vaccines safe?


mRNA vaccines are safe and effective.
mRNA vaccines have been held to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standards as all other types of vaccines in the United States.

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Do mRNA COVID-19 vaccines cause heart inflammation?


These cases typically occur in male adolescents and young adults after the second dose, and within a week of vaccination. It is important to seek medical care if symptomatic (chest pain, shortness of breath, having a fast beating, fluttering, or pounding heart).

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Are severe reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines common?


We found that reported reactions to mRNA vaccination were mostly mild in severity and transient in duration, and most reports were non-serious. Reactions and health impacts were reported more frequently in female than in male recipients, and in individuals younger than 65 years than in older individuals.

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What are the most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?


Fatigue and pain at the injection site were the most commonly reported side effects—and overall, most symptoms were mild and temporary. As with the two-dose primary series, serious side effects are rare, but may occur.

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When do you feel side effects of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?


With most of the side effects occurring within one to two days following vaccination, Dr. Fryhofer recommends choosing a day or two when “you don't have a lot of important stuff going on, because you might not feel well.”

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Is guillain barre syndrome a possible side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine?


GBS is one of the possible side effects that might be encountered after the COVID‐19 vaccine. If it occurs, it appears to be responsive to the treatment, and the benefits of administering the vaccine outweigh the risks. The frequency of its occurrence is still needed to be studied.

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Is it normal that I feel worse after second COVID-19 shot?


This is normal and expected, but it doesn't happen to everyone. Even if you feel worse after the second shot, the side effects should still resolve within a few days.

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Why do people who had COVID-19 have a strong reaction to the vaccine?


The next time you encounter the pathogen, these responses will kick in faster and stronger, because your immune system is already primed to recognise and respond to it. This is why people who have already recovered from COVID-19 may experience more of these mild reactions.

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How do you know if you are allergic to the COVID-19 vaccine?

An immediate allergic reaction happens within 4 hours after getting vaccinated and could include symptoms such as hives, swelling, and wheezing (respiratory distress).
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When will my COVID-19 vaccine side effects go away?

Side effects can affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?


COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. You may have side effects after vaccination, but these are normal.

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What are some of the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine in women?


COVID-19 vaccines can cause swelling in your lymph nodes or arm. Women who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 can develop enlarged underarm lymph nodes on the same side where they had the shot. It's more common for this to happen after boosters and additional doses.

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Should I be concerned about having the J&J COVID-19 vaccine?


The FDA also attached a warning to the J&J vaccine in July, after reports linked the vaccine to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. For both warnings, the agency said the incidence was very rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweighed the risks.

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Can you get blood clots from the J&J COVID-19 vaccine?


Last December, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. said the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were preferred over J&J because J&J carried the rare risk of blood clots and bleeding in the brain. The FDA said the cause of the blood clotting is not known.

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What is the risk of getting ITP from the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?


According to the recipient fact sheet, the chance of ITP is “very low,” with symptoms in most cases occurring within 42 days after vaccination. FDA said it continues to monitor the level of potential excess risk with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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