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  1. www.nhs.uk › vaccinations › covid-19-vaccineCOVID-19 vaccine - NHS

    Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccines used by the NHS: Spikevax (formerly Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine on GOV.UK; Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine on GOV.UK; Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. The most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are mild and get better within a week. They can include: a sore arm from the injection

  2. Sep 16, 2024 · Serious side effects: Cases of inflammation of the heart (called myocarditis or pericarditis) have been reported very rarely after both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

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    1. Who is being offered a Covid-19 booster? 2. How long does the booster last, and how effective is it? 3. How long does it take for the booster to be effective? 4. I am immunosuppressed or immunocompromised, can I have a booster? 5. What is a dual vaccine, or Omicron booster?

    Covid-19 booster side effects

    1. What are the side effects of the booster, and how long do they last? 2. What are the side effects of the Moderna booster? 3. What are the side effects of the Pfizer booster? 4. Is myocarditis more common after the booster vaccine?

    Who is being offered a Covid-19 booster?

    The vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against serious illness and hospitalisation from Covid-19. This is why people at higher risk, such as older people and those in clinical risk groups, are being offered another booster dose this autumn. The following groups are eligible: 1. residents in a care home for older adults 2. all adults aged 65 years and over 3. people aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group, such as people who are pregnant or immunosuppressed (a full list is...

    How long does the booster last, and how effective is it?

    Research published in the Lancet in July 2023looked at how effective a third dose of the monovalent vaccine is at preventing hospitalisation from Covid-19. In people aged 65 or over, the vaccine was 50% effective at preventing serious illness, for up to six months after a third dose. More than a year (14 months) after vaccination, the effectiveness was still about the same level. In people aged 18 to 64 years, the vaccine was 30% effective after six months. The research also looked at the eff...

    How long does it take for the booster to be effective?

    Studies have shown very high protection begins one or two weeks after receiving the booster jab. Atrial by Pfizersuggests that from seven days onwards, a booster dose of Pfizer is extremely effective at preventing illness from Covid-19.

    What are the side effects of the booster, and how long do they last?

    Side effects of the booster are likely to be mild and short-lived. They often include things like pain or tenderness where you had the injection, fatigue, and headache. 1. For more information about the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines, please visit the NHS website.

    What are the side effects of the Moderna booster?

    Side effects for the Moderna vaccine when used as a booster include pain or tenderness where you had the injection, swelling of the lymph nodes in the arm where you had the injection, tiredness, headache, muscle or joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, fever, or rash. These side effects are similar whether you have the Moderna bivalent vaccine (also known as Omicron booster) or the original Moderna vaccine. If you do experience side effects, these are likely to be mild and last no more than a...

    What are the side effects of the Pfizer booster?

    Symptoms for the Pfizer booster may include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, fever and chills. The side effects may be milder after a booster than after previous doses. Research from the UK COV-Boost trial suggests that Pfizer as a booster could have fewer side effects than Moderna, although there were some differences between different groups (see what are the side effects of the Moderna booster?) 1. Get more information about possible side effects of the...

  3. Use this service to find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site at a pharmacy. If you’re eligible, you can get a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment. Find out about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including if you are eligible.

  4. Select a Moderna vaccine. mRESVIA® (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) Spikevax® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) Ages 12+. Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) Ages 6m-11yrs. Search by city, state, or zip. List.

  5. neither the Pfizer nor the Moderna vaccine contains eggs, preservatives or latex. Are there side effects to receiving the booster? As with the vaccine, some people do experience a painful/aching arm, feeling tired or headache – you should rest and take paracetamol (see dose advice on

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