Covid vaccine side effects that mean you need urgent medical help

Covid vaccine side effects that mean you need urgent medical help The NHS is offering Covid jabs to certain groups of people this autumn and winter Those receiving Covid vaccines this autumn and winter are being urged to familiarise themselves with potential, albeit rare, side effects that require immediate medical attention. Over the coming months, the NHS is offering Covid jabs to adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes, and anyone aged six months or over who is immunosuppressed. Vaccinations will be administered until December, with those most at risk being called forward first. Covid vaccines can be received alongside an annual flu jab, or booked separately, provided at least three months have passed since your last Covid jab dose. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) further explains that different vaccines may be offered to different people. Available formulations include updated vaccines produced by Pfizer, Moderna, or HIPRA, which are designed to deliver stronger antibody responses against Omicron strains. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has approved these updated vaccines for use, and eligible individuals are strongly advised to accept whichever authorised vaccine they are offered to guarantee timely protection ahead of winter. Common Covid jab side effects include a painful, heavy feeling and tenderness in the arm where the injection was administered (typically at its worst around one to two days after the vaccine), general aches or mild flu-like symptoms, headaches, and fatigue. Ensure our latest health news always appears at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings Covid vaccine side effects that mean you should seek urgent medical attention According to the patient information leaflets provided with these vaccines, the following symptoms require urgent medical attention: Moderna Spikevax Signs of heart inflammation (myocarditis or pericarditis): - Chest pain - Breathlessness (shortness of breath) - Palpitations Signs of a severe allergic reaction: - Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat - Shortness of breath or wheezing - Feeling faint or light-headed - Changes in your heartbeat - Hives or rash - Nausea or vomiting - Stomach pain HIPRA BIMERVAX Signs of a severe allergic reaction: - Swelling of the lips, face, or throat - Shortness of breath or wheezing - Feeling faint or light-headed - Changes in your heartbeat - Itchy swelling under the skin (hives) or rash - Nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting - Stomach pain You should also consult a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if common side effects continue and don't resolve within a few days. Pfizer Comirnaty 10 Signs of heart inflammation (myocarditis or pericarditis): - Chest pain - Breathlessness - Palpitations Pfizer Comirnaty 30 Signs of heart inflammation (myocarditis or pericarditis): - Chest pain - Breathlessness - Palpitations If you experienced serious side effects following any previous Covid-19 vaccination, you may be recommended to avoid or postpone further vaccination. You should speak to your doctor or specialist about this.