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What to do if you get an allergic reaction from the COVID-19 vaccine?

If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination provider site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.

How can I get help to submit a report to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you need additional help submitting a report, you may call the VAERS toll-free information line at 1-800-822-7967 or send an email to info@vaers.org.

How can I report side effects to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

In addition, you can report side effects to ModernaTX, Inc. at 1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663- 3762). You may also be given an option to enroll in v-safe.

What are the severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines?

“Overall, severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, including life-threatening anaphylaxis reactions such as low blood pressure and difficulty breathing, are rare, on the order of five cases per million vaccine doses administered,” noted Dr. Guerrerio.

Should I be concerned about the potential adverse reactions of COVID-19 vaccines?

The known risks of COVID-19 illness and its related, possibly severe complications, such as long-term health problems, hospitalization and even death, far outweigh the potential risks of having a rare adverse reaction to vaccination like myocarditis or blood clots.

Do I qualify for an exception or can I apply for an exception to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement?

See full answerCategories of noncitizen, nonimmigrants that meet the criteria for an exception under the proclamation and CDC’s order include: Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel Children under 18 years of age Persons with documented medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine Participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials Persons issued a humanitarian or emergency exception Persons with valid visas [excluding B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visas] who are citizens of a foreign country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age). Sea crew members traveling pursuant to a C-1 and D nonimmigrant visa Persons whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary of Homeland Security (or their designees)

How do you know if you are allergic to the COVID-19 vaccine?

An immediate allergic reaction happens within 4 hours after getting vaccinated and could include symptoms such as hives, swelling, and wheezing (respiratory distress).

Has anyone had severe reactions to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

Monitoring of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has found 10 cases of anaphylaxis after the administration of 4,041,396 first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. In 9 out of these 10 cases of anaphylaxis, the recipient of the vaccine had onset of symptoms within 30 min of administration.

What are the common side effects of COVID-19 vaccine?

Common symptoms include local pain, redness, swelling, systemic tiredness, headache, muscle pain, fever, and nausea. Regulating authorities are suggesting facial paralysis and swelling as possible orofacial adverse effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is assumed to occur rarely [6].

Can you get the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine if you are allergic to the ingredient in the vaccine?

If you are allergic to an ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccineIf you have had a severe allergic reaction or an immediate allergic reaction—even if it was not severe—to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get either of the currently available mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna).

Can you have a late allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?

Delayed urticarial reactions — Occasionally, patients develop a few hives and/or mild angioedema several hours or days after administration, as with other vaccines.

How soon does anaphylaxis happen after COVID-19 vaccine?

Symptoms of anaphylaxis often occur within 15-30 minutes of vaccination, though it can sometimes take several hours for symptoms to appear.

Updates

• Major changes to the best practice guidance include 1) more descriptive characterization of anaphylactic allergy and 2) incorporation of protocols for managing adverse reactions.

See more on cdc.gov

Benefit and Risk Communication

Managing Acute Vaccine Reactions

Reporting Adverse Events After Vaccination

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

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