I’ve gotten the COVID vaccine myself, but making that decision for my kids feels different, especially since it seems that children are at lower risk for serious illness if they become infected. This makes her eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and I find myself struggling with the decision. But my oldest daughter turns 12 in a few weeks. I trust science, and my kids have gotten all their required immunizations.
I’m the mother of two daughters, and, just to be clear, I’m NOT an anti-vaxxer. Got a question about COVID-19? Send it to us at and we’ll do our best to provide an answer. have gotten their booster doses, according to CDC data.MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. So far, 19% of fully vaccinated people in the U.S. The CDC notes that if any "redness or tenderness" near your injection site gets worse after 24 hours, or if your side effects don't seem to be dissipating after a few days, you should contact a doctor or healthcare provider. The CDC says you shouldn't take these meds before your appointment, because it's unclear whether doing so could interfere with the vaccine effectiveness.
Here are some home remedies and strategies that may help alleviate the symptoms from your booster: You might want to clear your schedule in the days following your booster shot, just in case - but most discomfort is a sign that the vaccine is working as intended, helping your immune system mount protection against the virus. They all typically dissipate within two to three days, at the most. Less common side effects include nausea and swollen or sore lymph nodes.
The most common side effects for all three boosters should sound familiar: pain and swelling at the injection site, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, fever, plus chills and nausea. Pfizer's booster is the same dosage as its first two shots. Moderna and J&J's boosters are just smaller doses of their original formulations, which could also lessen your side effects.
A booster essentially gives your body more practice at mounting a defense against Covid. That's largely because your first and second doses have already established a virus-fighting blueprint for your immune system. The CDC describes typical Covid booster side effects as "mild to moderate," compared to the "intense" ones that often follow a second dose. If you felt side effects from your last vaccine dose, you'll likely feel similar ones after your booster - but in less severe ways. Food and Drug Administration and CDC gave all adults the green light to get a booster shot six months after their second dose of an mRNA vaccine, or two months after getting Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine. Rochelle Walensky said in a White House briefing Tuesday. "People had fewer reactions after their third dose than after their second dose," CDC director Dr.