Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
All the COVID-19 vaccines being used have gone through rigorous studies to ensure they meet rigorous safety criteria and be effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials.
The side effects of the vaccines are very mild. Some of them are quite common that include injection site reactions, fevers, chills, and aches and pains.
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Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant?
A pregnant person who is part of a group who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., healthcare personnel) may choose to be vaccinated. There is currently limited data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant or lactating people. Consider these when making a decision:
- level of COVID-19 community transmission
- patient’s risk of contracting COVID-19
- risks of COVID-19 to the patient and potential risks to the fetus
- efficacy of the vaccine
- side effects of the vaccine
- lack of data about the vaccine during pregnancy
Where to report adverse events that occur after the COVID-19 vaccination?
You can report adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Vaccination providers are required by the FDA to report:
- vaccination administration errors
- serious adverse events
- cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome
- cases of COVID-19 that result in hospitalization or death following COVID-19 vaccination under a EUA.
For more COVID-19 FAQs, please visit the CDC’s website here.