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Don't get breast exam soon after your COVID-19 vaccine, experts say
A harmless side effect of the shot can be swollen lymph nodes. That means the vaccine is working, b…
Kelsie Sandoval
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A man who got his first COVID-19 vaccine a year ago in Moderna's clinical trial just received his third shot - and he's feeling great
The 30-year-old science communicator got his first shot of the Moderna vaccine in a clinical trial …
Andrea Michelson
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5 people share their Johnson & Johnson vaccine side effects, from sore arms to chills
Although side effects were less common in the J&J trial compared to other vaccines, some recipients…
Andrea Michelson,Kelsie Sando…
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Real-world data suggest the side effects from Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are not as bad as expected
Researchers found that vaccine side effects like headaches and fatigue were reported less frequentl…
Kelsie Sandoval,Andrea Michel…
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The most common side effects to expect after your coronavirus vaccine, based on which shot you get
More than 60% of Moderna and Pfizer participants reported fatigue. Nearly 40% of Johnson & Johnson …
Aria Bendix
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One chart shows the most common COVID-19 booster side effects from Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J's vaccines
Two shots of J&J's vaccine yields fewer side effects than three shots of Pfizer or Moderna, new CDC…
Aria Bendix,Skye Gould
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Common, rare, and entirely bogus side effects of the HPV vaccine
There's a lot of misinformation about the HPV vaccine. Here are the common and rare side effects to…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McK…
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Why you can expect more severe vaccine side effects if you're younger or a woman
Adults over 65 generally have weaker immune systems, and women mount a stronger immune response to …
Aria Bendix
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More than 3,500 women have reported period changes after their COVID-19 vaccine - but people should still get their shot, leading experts say
Pat O'Brien, of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said period changes have been mild …
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Your COVID-19 vaccine works even if you don't feel any side effects - here's why
In trials of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, roughly half of participants did not experience side …
Andrea Michelson
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Here are the common side effects you should expect if you get Pfizer's coronavirus shot
Pfizer's vaccine has no major safety concerns but can cause temporary side effects like pain at the…
Andrew Dunn
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How to make sure the CDC knows about your COVID-19 vaccine side effects
To build that immunity, the body has to be trained (by a vaccine) to recognize the coronavirus, in …
Hilary Brueck
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How to manage your coronavirus vaccine side effects - including tips for avoiding painkillers
Minimize discomfort by moving your arm or taking hot showers. Use cold washcloths or ice instead of…
Aria Bendix
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Europe's top regulator weighs in on J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for April 21.
Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer
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The COVID-19 vaccine side effects you can expect based on your age, sex, and dose
Side effects are generally more pronounced among women and younger adults, especially after their s…
Aria Bendix
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I just got the Pfizer booster shot at Walgreens - I felt a sense of urgency to do it since I can't socially distance at my job
"I'd been eager to get my first shot to protect my family, but after the side effects hit me, I alm…
Sarah Prager
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Rwanda to continue using AstraZeneca vaccines as no side effects reported, says Health Minister
Rwanda will continue administering the AstraZeneca vaccines as the reported side effects have not b…