Australians Aged 40-49 Eligle For Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Today - Side Effects?

As of today, all Australians aged 40-49 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The preferred vaccine for this age group is the Pfizer vaccine – so what are the side effects of this vaccine?

Importantly, the Pfizer vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective. It has been administered to millions of people around the world. AuxVaxSafety also continues to collect vaccine safety data from Australians who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. They report that for the Pfizer vaccine, over 60% report no side effects after the first dose, and over 40% report no side effects after the second dose. The most common side effects for both doses are injection site pain, fatigue, headache, and body aches – all signs the immune system is responding to the vaccine. Side effects usually occur in the first day or two, and usually last less than 2-3 days.

There have been reports of anaphylaxis (acute allergic reaction) after the Pfizer vaccine, in around 5 people per million. This nearly always happens within 15 minutes after the vaccination, and can easily be reversed by an EpiPen, which is why patients are asked to wait in the clinic after receiving their vaccination. Speak to your family doctor if you have any concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

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