Pfizer coronavirus vaccine approved for 12 to 15 year olds
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A promising result in a small study of vulnerable young people has shown that they only experienced mild to moderate side effects after receiving the Pfizer jab. The UK Government has listed 23 known side effects of the Pfizer vaccine – what is the full list of symptoms?
Side effects of the Pfizer jab are mild to moderate in 12-15 year olds who are considered high risk for coronavirus, according to a study for the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Although the study sample size is small (27 children participated), the data is a promising indication for use of the Pfizer jab for vulnerable children.
The authors of the study said: “Numbers were small, but these data are especially important as they are representative of the children who are most likely to benefit from vaccination.”
The children in this study, who had complex health needs, found that their side effects resolved completely within a week.
But, what are the possible side effects of the Pfizer vaccine?
The UK Government has published a list of 23 possible side effects from the Pfizer jab, these are ranked from ‘very common’ to ‘rare’.
The Government guidance says, “Like all vaccines, COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 [Pfizer] can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
“Most side effects are mild or moderate and go away within a few days of appearing. If side effects such as pain and/or fever are troublesome, they can be treated by medicines for pain and fever such as paracetamol.”
Here is the full list of all possible side effects after having the Pfizer vaccine
‘Very common’ side effects
These very common side effects can affect more than one in 10 people
- Pain or swelling in the area you’ve been jabbed
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
‘Common’ side effects
These are estimated to affect up to one in 10 people
- Redness on the area injected
- Nausea
- Vomiting
‘Uncommon’ side effects
These may affect up to one in 100 people
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Feeling unwell
- Arm pain
- Insomnia
- Injection site itching
- Allergic reactions such as rash or itching
‘Rare’ side effects
These may affect up to one in 1,000 people
- Temporary one sided facial drooping
- Allergic reactions such as hives or swelling of the face
If you experience any side effects after the Pfizer – or any other – jab, you can report them to a healthcare professional like a doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The healthcare professional should be able to advise you on ways to relieve your symptoms.
If you are concerned about a side effect, it can be reported directly to the MHRA (the Medicines and Healthcare products regulatory agency) via the Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site or via the MHRA Yellow Card app.
Don’t forget that even after getting vaccinated, you can still contract coronavirus. Don’t ignore any possible symptoms of coronavirus and make sure that if you are symptomatic you follow the Government guidelines on isolating and getting a PCR test.
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- A high temperature
- A new and persistent cough
- Changes to your sense of smell or taste
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