Many receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are reporting symptoms
Although many who received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are reporting symptoms, doctors say most of the reported symptoms are completely normal and show that their immune system is working.
PHOENIX – Health professionals are receiving the second dose of Vaccine for covid-19 in Arizona and some are feeling the side effects, which experts say is part of the process.
Doctors say this vaccine is no different than many others, in the sense that you get that immune response, but those flu symptoms that some are experiencing show that the vaccine is doing its job.
Many of the second doses are being administered in Vaccine installation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium.
“This time, I had a lot more pain, body aches, muscle aches … a little headache and chills,” said Dr. Andrew Carroll, a family doctor.
He received his booster, or second dose, on January 11, and the good news is that his symptoms are normal.
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“The second time, this generates a great response, which is what we want. We want good immunity,” explained Dr. Ross Goldberg, president of the Arizona Medical Association, adding: “The second is like a surge of energy and momentum and sucks up our immune system and increases the production of antibodies. “
According to doctors, 50-80% of people who receive the vaccines are having a reaction with flu-like symptoms.
“It’s your immune system working. It lasts a day or two and you’re feeling your body working,” said Goldberg.
After this window of feeling a little sick, you should be up and running within a week or two after receiving your final dose.
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Doctors say that even with the symptoms of the vaccine, it is worth it.
“We want to travel. We are excited. This summer, we will be able to travel and enjoy places because we have been vaccinated, because we need not worry,” said Goldberg, anticipating a better vaccinated community.
If you are experiencing symptoms that last more than several days, or those that are not typically the ones you feel with a response to the vaccine, such as a cough or runny nose, then this may not be a response to the vaccine.
Since January 12, Maricopa County has been in Phase 1B vaccinations. The phase includes staff from elementary and high schools, child caregivers, police officers and protection services staff and adults aged 75 and over.
The group will also include adults living in congregated settings and other essential workers.
To be vaccinated, people in Phase 1B must schedule an appointment. No walk-in will be allowed. Limited appointments will be made at pod locations that are not yet fully reserved for second doses or for people in Phase 1A.