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

The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever.
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Are long term side effects possible with the COVID-19 vaccine?


Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unusual following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination.

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Does COVID-19 vaccine affect menstrual cycle?


Menstrual Cycle Abnormalities After COVID-19 Vaccination Overall, 66.3% of women experienced menstrual abnormalities after vaccination. Of those, symptoms appeared after a week in 30.5%, and within a month in 86.8% (Figure 2).

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


Commonly reported side effects in the clinical trial included injection site pain (sore arm), redness and swelling, fatigue, headache, muscle and/or joint pain, chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes, nausea and decreased appetite.

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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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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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Can COVID-19 affect my period?


COVID can also cause changes. It's also been suggested that in the face of severe illness, such as COVID, the body temporarily reduces ovulation (which can impact menstrual bleeding) to redirect energy away from reproduction and towards fighting off infection.

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How much longer can the menstrual cycle temporarily be following the COVID-19 vaccine?


Study data showed that: When women received their first COVID-19 vaccines, their menstrual cycles increased temporarily by 0.71 days. Those who received their second COVID-19 vaccines during the study saw their cycles temporarily increase by 0.91 days.

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Can I get pregnant after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?

Many people have become pregnant after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, including some who got vaccinated during COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
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Do COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have long-term effects?


The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were created using messenger RNA (or mRNA) technology, which has been used for about 10 years in cancer treatment, with no long-term effects detected. And even before that, scientists had been working with mRNA technology for years. 3. mRNA technology does not alter your DNA.

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Do people who have had COVID-19 have more side effects with the vaccine?

If you had COVID-19 before being vaccinated, the first injection may cause more noticeable side effects than for people who have not had the coronavirus. If you have never had COVID-19, you may notice more side effects after the second dose than after the first dose.

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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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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 it normal that I feel tired after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?


One third involved fatigue after one dose, while 56% reported fatigue after a second dose. Headaches were reported by 27% after the dose, compared to 46% after the second. Injection site pain, fatigue or headaches usually occurred within the first week after vaccination.

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Can you still test positive after recovering from COVID-19?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some people who contract COVID-19 can have detectable virus for up to three months, but that doesn't mean they are contagious. When it comes to testing, however, the PCR tests are more likely to continue picking up the virus following infection.
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How long does COVID-19 rebound usually last?

How long will a rebound last? In the cases that have been described, rebound symptoms improved and/or positive tests became negative within 3 days for most people.
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How long does COVID-19 rebound last?

So far there have been no reports of severe illness in those who have experienced covid rebound, and most people seem to recover and stop testing positive around three days later without needing additional covid-19 treatment.
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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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How can I reduce the pain after the COVID-19 vaccine?


To reduce pain and discomfort where the shot is given

  • Apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area.
  • Use or exercise your arm.


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Is it normal to get headaches after the COVID-19 vaccine?


Mild to moderate headaches and muscle aches are common in the first three days after vaccination and don't require emergency care.

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Is it normal to feel pain in your arm after getting vaccinated for COVID-19?


Pain in the arm is a common side effect of vaccination and is caused by your immune system responding to the vaccine you have received. The pain is usually soreness of the muscle where the injection is given.

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Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I had COVID-19?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19.
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