Some Reactions to COVID Vaccines Expected, But No Reason To Avoid Shot
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Updated Dec. 20: As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the U.S., there are likely to be more reports of possible allergic reactions, experts say.
Yet those reports should not deter the vast majority of people – including people with severe food or medication allergies – from getting the vaccine. When deciding to get vaccinated, allergists say it’s important to weigh the risks of a COVID-19 infection with the small risk of reacting to the vaccine. At this time, the risks from the virus far outweigh the risk of a reaction to the vaccine.