The most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are mild and get better within a week. They include:
- mild flu-like symptoms
- feeling tired
- a sore arm from the injection
- feeling achy
- a headache
Getting lots or rest and taking paracetamol can help.
If you are worried about side effects, please contact us or call NHS 111.
Ask someone to take you to A&E if you experience severe symptoms, such as chest pain or a feeling of tightness in the chest, severe difficulty breathing or a pounding, fast-beating or fluttering heart.
The most common side effects of the flu vaccine include:
- a sore arm from the injection
- a slightly raised temperature
- feeling achy
These are usually mild and get better within one or two days.