Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I get?

Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages 5 through 17 years old. For adults ages 18 years and older, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. All COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized and recommended for use in the U.S. are safe and effective. However, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are preferred based on an updated risk-benefit analysis.

Is it normal to have side effects after second COVID-19 vaccine?

Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot. These side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection and should go away within a few days.

How effective is the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

• Based on evidence from clinical trials in people 16 years and older, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 95% effective at preventing laboratory-confirmed infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 in people who received two doses and had no evidence of being previously infected.

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

The most commonly reported side effects, which typically lasted several days, were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes in the same arm as the injection, nausea and vomiting, and fever. Of note, more people experienced these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose, so it is important for vaccination providers and recipients to expect that there may be some side effects after either dose, but even more so after the second dose.

Is it normal for the COVID-19 vaccine side effects to be worse after the first shot?

Additionally, 50% of people reported systemic side effects (e.g., fatigue, headache, or muscle pain) after their first dose, which jumped to about 70% after the second dose. Chills and fever, which were reported by only about 9% of people after their first dose, went up to about 30% after the second dose.

Do COVID-19 booster shots cause worse side effects?

If you experienced side effects when you were vaccinated initially, you may wonder if you’ll have any noticeable symptoms in response to your booster shot. While you may have some side effects, they should be no worse than what you experienced originally and may well be milder.

Why are Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effects worse after the second shot?

Side effects from both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are more common after the second dose. This is because your immune system recognizes the virus spike protein from the first dose of the vaccine and mounts a stronger response.

How long after the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could a skin reaction start appearing?

2. None of the reactions arose at the time of vaccination. The skin reaction appeared anywhere from two to 12 days after the first Moderna shot, with a median latency to onset of seven days.

3. The arm reaction lasted for a median of five days, but could persist for up to 21 days.

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.

Is it normal for my arm to hurt after COVID-19 vaccine?

They’re designed to start an immune response, which naturally causes an inflammatory reaction in your body. As that happens, the body makes and delivers antibodies to the injection site. “It’s normal for some vaccines to hurt more than others. Overall, symptoms usually last less than a few days.

Is it normal to get a headache after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Both noted that people may experience a mild headache after vaccination. Dr. Marks noted that headaches associated with the blood clot occur one to three weeks after the shot and are more severe.

Is fever one of the symptoms after the COVID-19 vaccination?

Sometimes after vaccination, the process of building immunity can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are signs that the body is building immunity.

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.

What pain medication can I take after the COVID-19 vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control says that you can take over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen (like Advil), aspirin, antihistamines or acetaminophen (like Tylenol), if you have side effects after getting vaccinated for Covid. As with any medication, the CDC recommends talking to your doctor first.

Can you take Tylenol after the COVID-19 vaccine?

This is recommended by experts because it can help ease the side effects you might experience. The reactions you might have after the shot are a sign your immune system has already started responding to the vaccine, so taking Tylenol or Advil shouldn’t interfere with it.

Is it safe to take pain relievers before getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

To be extra cautious, it’s best to avoid taking OTC pain relievers before you get your shot. But it’s OK to take Tylenol after the COVID-19 vaccine.

Is it safe to take Tylenol or Ibuprofen before a COVID-19 vaccine?

Because of the lack of high-quality studies on taking NSAIDs or Tylenol before getting a vaccine, the CDC and other similar health organizations recommend not taking Advil or Tylenol beforehand.

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

For most people, the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are mild and don’t last long—between a few hours and a few days at most. Some people experience a sore arm, or flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and chills.

What happens if you take Tylenol before the COVID-19 vaccine?

Studies have shown that Tylenol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs might have some effect on how the immune system works, but we don’t know if this would cause COVID-19 vaccines to be less effective. To be extra cautious, it’s best to avoid taking OTC pain relievers before you get your shot.

What medication is not recommended before vaccinations for COVID-19?

It is not recommended you take over-the-counter medicine – such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen – before vaccination for the purpose of trying to prevent vaccine-related side effects. It is not known how these medications might affect how well the vaccine works.

Is it safe to take aspirin while taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

• If you take daily aspirin for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular protection do not skip your aspirin because of your COVID vaccine