COVID-19 booster shots are now authorized for all individuals in the U.S. who are 5 years and older.
According to the CDC, eligible adults are able to choose any authorized COVID-19 booster.
But the data gathered so far suggests that people should not expect severe side effects.
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77.6% and 76.5% reported local or systemic reactions after the second dose, respectively.
The most commonly reported reactions were injection site pain, fatigue, and headache.
Possible side effects for people receiving a COVID-19 vaccine include:
Other limited studies have reported similar findings.
Additionally, no new safety concerns have been reported following a second booster dose of either mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
In most cases, feeling a bit sick after vaccination is a sign that thevaccine is working.
Data is still needed on the likelihood of rarer, more serious outcomes from booster shots, likemyocarditisand pericarditis.
Any side effects are expected to diminish within 48 hours.
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