If you do get advice from a doctor or nurse, make sure you tell them what vaccine you have had so they can assess you fully. If your symptoms seem to get worse or if you are concerned, call NHS 111 or your GP surgery.
Other side effects are uncommon or very rare. a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.You should get medical advice urgently if you have: Most of these people recovered and felt better following rest and simple treatment. These cases have been seen mostly in younger men within several days after vaccination. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (called myocarditis or pericarditis) have been reported after some COVID-19 vaccinations. Shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in the legs or persistent abdominal pain.New, unexplained pinprick bruising or bleeding.An unusual headache which seems to get worse when lying down or bending over or may be accompanied by:.
A new, severe headache which is not helped by usual painkillers or is getting worse.If you experience any of the following from around four days to four weeks after your vaccination, you should get medical advice urgently. Because of the high risk of complications and death from COVID-19, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have concluded that the balance is very much in favour of vaccination for the vast majority of adults. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises there is a much lower rate of blood clots and unusual bleeding with second and booster doses. This is being carefully monitored, but the risk factors for this condition are not yet clear. There have been reports of an extremely rare condition involving blood clots and unusual bleeding after vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine. If you are due for breast screening (a mammogram) in the few weeks after the vaccine, mention you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine when you attend. This can last for about 10 days, but if it lasts longer contact your GP surgery for advice. You can take paracetamol (follow the advice in the packet and do not take more than the recommended dose), and rest to help you feel better.Īn uncommon side effect after the COVID-19 vaccine is swollen glands in the armpit or neck on the same side as the arm where you had the vaccine. If you are worried speak to your doctor or nurse. However, a high temperature is unusual and may be because you have another infection or illness. You may have a mild fever for two or three days after your vaccine. If you feel unwell or very tired, you should rest and avoid operating machinery or driving. If your arm is particularly sore, you may find heavy lifting difficult. a heavy feeling or soreness where you had the injection.Very common side effects in the first day or two include: Most side effects are mild and short-term, and not everyone gets them. This is because vaccines work by prompting a response in your immune system. Like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects. The MHRA continues to review the safety of vaccines based on reporting by healthcare professionals and the public.
This leaflet tells you what to expect after your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.Īll the flu and COVID-19 vaccines given by NHS Wales have been authorised for use across the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations What to expect after flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for adults August 2022
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