Question

What are the side effects from the vaccines?

22 December 2020. Related: All topics, COVID-19.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Most side effects to the vaccines were mild or moderate.

The details below are from the Pfizer vaccine.

Very common side effects were similar to getting the flu vaccine. They generally got better within a few days. These were reported by more than 1 in 10 people.

• Mild pain at injection site (common).
• Tiredness.
• Headache.
• Muscle pain.
• Chills.
• Joint pain (uncommon).
• Fever (uncommon).

Common side effects included injection site swelling, redness at injection site, and nausea. These were reported in less than 1 in 10 people.

Uncommon side effects, in less than 1 in 100 people included enlarged lymph glands or just generally feeling unwell.

Swollen lymph glands in the arm and neck have been reported 2 to 4 days after the injection. These also only last a few days and will not affect your health.

This is one of more than 65 questions about COVID vaccines. It was produced by and for people living with HIV.
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