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

The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Side effects typically started within two days of vaccination and resolved 1-2 day later.

What should I do if my COVID-19 vaccine side effects are longer than 48 hours?

• If symptoms go away within 24 – 48 hours, they were likely an immune response to the vaccine.• If symptoms last longer than 24 – 48 hours, if necessary, seek medical care and review your organization’s illness and return-to-work policy.

What are some potential long term side effects of COVID-19?

COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Most people who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover completely within a few weeks.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for people with underlying health conditions?

Clinical trials show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in people with underlying medical conditions, including those that place them at increased risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people without underlying medical conditions.

How long does it take for the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine to show?

Most systemic post-vaccination symptoms are mild to moderate in severity, occur within the first three days of vaccination, and resolve within 1–3 days of onset.

Do COVID-19 booster shots have side effects?

The most common side effects reported after getting a third shot of an mRNA vaccine, the type made by Moderna and Pfizer, were pain at the injection site, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and fever, followed by chills and nausea, according to data.

What kind of disease does Chagas disease have?

Chagas Disease. In the United States, Chagas disease is considered one of the neglected parasitic infections (NPI), a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by CDC for public health action.

Are there any cases of plague in Uganda?

CDC’s investments in combatting plague in Uganda have resulted in no human cases in Ugandans since 2015, and rapid detection of these recent cases who crossed the border to seek care. Field Epidemiology Training Program

Can a triatomine bug transmit Chagas disease?

Chagas disease ( T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis. Images: Left and Right: Various species of triatomine bugs, which if infected can transmit T. cruzi. Center: T. cruzi trypomastigote in a thin blood smear stained with Giemsa. (Credit: DPDx)