As more COVID-19 vaccines become available to larger groups of people, a recent poll done by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that roughly 44% of U.S adults are still on the fence about getting vaccinated. Yet, the coronavirus vaccines have the same job as flu shots. They both...
...teach our immune system how to recognize and attack a virus. So if you trust the flu shot, you’ll be happy to learn that the COVID vaccine does the same job and is even more effective at preventing severe symptoms. Although, just like the flu shot, there’s a chance of side effects.
Which the FDA says would most-likely be headaches and fatigue, with people 50 and older less likely to experience side effects. Although there is a chance of an allergic reaction, and so far, the CDC says 11 in one million people have severe allergic reactions. This means...
You’re more likely to win an Oscar (.01%...if you try), be born with an extra toe or finger (.02%) and even get hit by a meteorite (.03%) than to have a severe allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. While side effects from vaccines are not uncommon…
It’s a sign that the vaccine is working, according to the CDC. It is important, though, if you do have a history of anaphylaxis, to consult with your doctor before setting up a vaccine appointment. Either way, it’s good to have the numbers and put risks into perspective.
