COVID-19 Vaccine Allergic Reactions

News related to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine allergic/allergy-like reactions.

Known cases

Moderna

• A Boston doctor suffered a serious allergic reaction to Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine (12/25/20)

Pfizer

• Two people in the UK had serious reactions to Pfizer’s COVID vaccine but recovered after treatment according to NHS. (12/09/20)
• Two healthcare workers at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, had allergic reactions after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. (12/18/20)
• A clinician in Alaska at Foundation Health Partners Fairbanks Memorial Hospital suffered an allergic reaction to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. (12/18/20)
• Medical staff at SOVAH Health Danville (VA) experienced an allergic reaction after taking the vaccine. (12/21/20)
• A healthcare worker showed an adverse response to the Pfizer vaccine. (12/23/20)
• A patient in Alabama suffered anaphylaxis several minutes after receiving the dose of Pfizer COVID-19 (source: The Alabama Department of Public Health) (12/23/20)
• A healthcare worker had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine in Maine. (12/23/20)

Important Links:

• CDC – COVID-19 Vaccines and Severe Allergic Reactions

Common COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

• Fever
• Chills
• Tiredness
• Headache
• On the arms where you got the shot: pain & swelling

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• Here Are the CDC Guidelines for Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines (link)
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• Government program tapped to pay for COVID-19 vaccine injuries rarely sides with consumers (link)