Side effects that have been reported with the COVID-19 vaccines include:
- injection site pain
- tiredness
- headache
- muscle pain
- chills
- joint pain
- injection site swelling
- injection site redness
- nausea
- feeling unwell
- swollen lymph nodes in armpits/neck area
There is a small chance that COVID-19 vaccines could cause an allergic reaction. More information on severe allergic reactions can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting vaccinated. Signs of a severe allergic reaction include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of your face and throat
- A fast heartbeat
- A bad rash all over your body
- Dizziness and weakness