What to do if you get an allergic reaction from the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination provider site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.
Can the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cause allergic reactions?
There is a remote chance that the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine could cause a severe allergicreaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour aftergetting a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. For this reason, your vaccination providermay ask you to stay at the place where you received your vaccine for monitoring aftervaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include:• Difficulty breathing• Swelling of your face and throat• A fast heartbeat• A bad rash all over your body• Dizziness and weakness
What are the severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines?
“Overall, severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, including life-threatening anaphylaxis reactions such as low blood pressure and difficulty breathing, are rare, on the order of five cases per million vaccine doses administered,” noted Dr. Guerrerio.
What are some medications that are safe to take with the COVID-19 vaccine?
Taking one of the following medications is not, on its own, a reason to avoid getting your COVID-19 vaccination:• Over-the-counter medications (non-prescription)• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (naproxen, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.)• Acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.)
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).
What are the common side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, nausea and vomiting, swollen lymph nodes in the same arm of the injection and fever. Side effects typically started within two days of vaccination and resolved two or three days later.
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.
Has there been any serious adverse events as a result of taking the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?
Serious adverse events, while uncommon (<1.0%), were observed at slightly higher numerical rates in the vaccine study group compared to the saline placebo study group, both overall and for certain specific adverse events occurring in very small numbers.
Can the COVID-19 vaccine cause heart inflammation?
The COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech appears to put young men at elevated risk of developing a heart muscle inflammation called myocarditis, researchers in Israel say.
What medications should be avoided before the COVID-19 vaccine?
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.
Do I need to discontinue my medications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
For most people, it is not recommended to avoid, discontinue, or delay medications that you are routinely taking for prevention or treatment of other medical conditions around the time of COVID-19 vaccination.
Can you take Tylenol or Advil after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, it's perfectly fine to take Tylenol or Advil after the COVID-19 vaccine. This is recommended by experts because it can help ease the side effects you might experience.