side effects after COVID-19 vaccination, like pain or swelling at the injection site, a headache, chills, or fever. These reactions are normal and show the vaccine is working.
A small number of people have had a severe allergic reaction (called “anaphylaxis”) after vaccination, but this is extremely and when it does happen, vaccination providers have medicines available that they can use to effectively and immediately treat the reaction.
You will be asked to stay for 15–30 minutes after you get your vaccine so you can be observed and provided treatment in the rare case it is needed.The combination of COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others offers the best protection from COVID-19.