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.
Who is not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Children younger than age 5 years are not eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at this time unless part of a clinical trial. Children and adolescents younger than age 18 years are not eligible to receive the Moderna or Janssen COVID-19 vaccines at this time.
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?
People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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.
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.