Covid-19 Vaccination - ADRs

Adverse reactions ( ADRs), commonly called side effects, to vaccines are usually mild and go away a few days after the vaccination. Find out what you should do when faced with some of the situations that may arise.

What to expect after getting the vaccine?

After getting the COVID-19 vaccine it is natural to have so-called adverse drug reactions (ADRs), commonly called side effects - but have no fear - this means that our immune system is building up defences against COVID-19. Some of the most common ADRs are pain and swelling at the vaccine  site, fever, chills, tiredness and headache.

 
How to relieve?

1. Local pain and swelling:  

• Apply ice or a cold damp cloth to the swollen area several times a day for short periods. 
• Avoid using or straining the arm where the vaccine was administered.

2. General malaise and/or tiredness:

• Try to rest, drink liquids and wear comfortable clothes

3. Fever 

• If you have a fever you may take a medicine to help lower your body temperature - ask your pharmacist for advice.
  
  

How to notify ADRs?

Monitoring ADRs is essential. We all have a duty to report any ADRs that arise from taking any medicine.

If you have any ADR in the days following the vaccination against COVID-19 please tick the box below and report it on INFARMED's ADR Portal. Just access INFARMED's website and fill in the requested fields. If you need help, ask your pharmacist.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

• Sensitivity at the injection site
• Pain at the injection site
• Itching at the site of injection
• Fever
• Headache
• Tiredness
• General malaise
• Muscular pains
• Joint aches and pains
• Chills
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Others: ___________________
  
  

Sources
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