![]() The body's immune response takes time to build up after vaccine injections, so doctors say it's critical people continue to practice social distancing and wear masks. "I am so glad that I got this vaccination! I am so glad that in the future, I'm going to be safe, I can go to the store, I can hug my grandkids, and I don't have to worry. She says the pain, which was cured by some over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, was worth it. A second study they enrolled in, showed Susan had COVID-19 antibodies. Thomas Froehlich, both participated in a Phase 3 Moderna study in Texas. The only thing that was not hurting was my hair follicles." "My stomach felt awful, my head was killing me. ![]() ![]() Susan Froehlich woke up sick the morning after her second trial injection. "My teenage son got COVID-19 and tested positive multiple times, and we had to take care of him and we tested negative multiple times," explained Tricia.įor Moderna, new data from the FDA indicates fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain are the most common vaccine side effects. But, they have reason to believe they may have gotten the vaccine. And even though some side effects may be similar to the virus, you can not actually contract COVID-19 from the vaccines.īay Area residents ABC7 News Reporters Kate Larsen has spoken to in Stanford's Johnson and Johnson trial, have reported zero to moderate side effects.Īs for AstraZeneca, Tricia and Kevin Jiang, who volunteered for the San Francisco trial, have no symptoms after their second injection. Symptoms manifest more often after the second dose. What's more likely, is vaccine recipients will have shoulder pain or minor flu-like symptoms 12-24 hours after injection. Lee said, "typically it will happen within a few hours if there is an immediate anaphylactic reaction." When asked how quickly someone might have an allergic reaction to a vaccine, Dr. I wouldn't expect that this vaccine would be more allergic or cause more anaphylaxis than any other vaccine at this time." Getting the vaccine for your child and teen is safe and can stop the spread of the virus and protect your family from COVID-19."It may be for whatever reason that they had an allergy to a component of the vaccine. The COVID-19 virus is still spreading, and its course has not always been predictable. And even children who have no symptoms from COVID-19 illness can-and have-developed lasting symptoms weeks to months after they recover, known as Thousands of children also have needed care in the hospital. RememberĬOVID-19 illness was one of the top 10 causes of death for kids 5 to 11 years old this past year. We have years of research and monitoring on other vaccinations that show side effects almost always happen within six weeks of getting a vaccine. COVID-19 infection is much more likely to cause myocarditis in children, especially children who develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, than the vaccine.Īs for long-term side effects from the vaccine, the CDC says Having COVID-19 disease also can lead to this type of heart inflammation. Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle. When the vaccine was being studied, a small number of children had lymph node swelling. If you think your child might be having a severe allergic reaction after you leave the appointment, seek immediate medical care by calling 911. There are medicines to quickly treat allergic reactions. That's why your child will need to wait for 15 to 30 minutes after they have a vaccination. It is rare, but some people have had a severeĪllergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. But you can ask your pediatrician about ways to help your child feel better. These symptoms usually go away in a day or so on their own. Short-term side effects that your child may feel: It is important to note that children 5-11 years old had short-term side effects less often than older adolescents and adults. These are very similar to the ones that adults experience from the COVID-19 vaccine.Ĭlinical trials, some children and adolescents had no side effects and, like adults, more children and adolescents had short-term side effects after the second dose of the vaccine compared to after their first dose. There are some mild or moderate short-term side effects that your child may experience. ![]() The COVID-19 vaccines that are approved for use in children and teens are safe. ![]()
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