As more people are vaccinated, more people are also starting to report side effects from the three approved COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
But how do the side effects differ?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are there several common side effects?
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In the arm where you received the injection:
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
In the rest of your body:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- muscle strain
- Chills
- Fever
- Nausea
Moderna reports that more people experience fatigue and headaches than have received the Pfizer vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson had reported the fewest side effects, but on Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration and the CDC released a statement recommending a break from vaccine use “ as a precaution ” after six women were between the ages of 18 and 48 become. a rare blood clotting disorder and one person died.
Doctors say side effects may indicate that the vaccine is working and that the body is building a strong immune response.
Young people and women experience more side effects than older adults and men.
Doctors say everyone’s response is different, and even if you don’t experience many side effects, you’re making antibodies that protect against the virus.
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The CDC recommends seeking medical attention if you experience persistent redness or tenderness at the injection site, if your side effects don’t seem to go away after a few days, or if you experience a severe allergic reaction.