By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 The most common solicited adverse reactions from the Pfizer BioNTech COVID 19 vaccine have been 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Let pts know that their arms may be sore red or warm to the touch after vaccination Some people report feeling tired getting a HA or fever after getting the vaccine Explain that these side effects are a sign that our immune systems are doing exactly what
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 CDC reports that most systemic post vaccination sx are mild to moderate in severity occur w in the first 3 days of vaccination resolve w in 1 3 days of onset 2
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Unless pts develop a contraindication to vaccination for optimal protection against COVID 19 it s important to ask them to complete the series return for the 2nd dose even if they develop post vaccination sx 2
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Let pts know that they may experience some side effects which are typically mild These side effects may affect their ability to do daily activities but should go away in a few days 2 Depending on vaccine product Pfizer vs Moderna age group vaccine dose ap
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Side effects esp after 2nd dose are a normal part of the body s reaction to the vaccine developing antibodies to protect against COVID 19 illness 1
By vgreene, 7 January, 2021 Although the injection in the arm is similar to other vaccines the rate of short lived side effects does appear higher than a flu shot 1 Some older pts who have received it report that the pain is comparable to the shingles vaccine Shingrix 2
