MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be launched, we are learning more about the possible side effects after each dose.
Some patients have flu-like symptoms and rashes, while others have no symptoms.
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The Center for Disease Control says that common side effects with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine may include pain in the arm at the injection site.
But you can also have some slightly more uncomfortable side effects.
“I thought, I was wondering if this was going to be long term?” Aprillee said.
Aprillee received his first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on January 15. She says that a few days later she noticed that a red lesion had formed around the injection site.
She said it didn’t hurt, but it did.
She is one of an unknown number of patients popping up across the country reporting a rash after the Modern vaccine that has been dubbed “the COVID arm”.
“We saw reactions like that even with other vaccines,” said Dr. George Morris. “We know that when you get a flu shot, many people have a local reaction in their arms. Vaccines against tetanus. Tiles vaccines. “
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Morris says that the reaction of Moderna’s arm is happening in less than 10% of patients and should eventually disappear.
Other people we talked to reported more common symptoms or no symptoms at all.
“The body hurts all over and it feels a little cold. Very tired and, as the night progressed, I started to have a low fever, ”said Hannah Rinken, a health worker.
The CDC says that these types of symptoms are normal and a sign that your body is creating protection.
Health officials recommend applying a cold towel over the injection site if you feel uncomfortable, and drinking plenty of fluids and resting if you have a fever.
“If you can schedule your scene for a Friday and have the weekend to recover, this may be the best course of action,” said Rinken.
People who reported having symptoms said they would get the vaccine again.
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The CDC has a central portal where people can report any symptoms of vaccines.