There has never been a moment in our history when vaccines have gotten this much hype. Thanks to the miracle of modern science, we now have multiple highly effective vaccines to help us end the COVID-19 pandemic.
But with any new scientific breakthrough especially one of this scale comes a fair amount of scrutiny. Getting a new vaccine can be scary, even when experts agree that it’s extremely effective and safe. And with the internet being what it is these days, it’s easy to get caught up in anecdotal reports about weird side effects after vaccination.
To cut through the noise, we spoke to two experts about the most common COVID vaccine side effects and why they occur plus, when it’s worth reaching out to a doctor.
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COVID vaccines may affect women differently
By Christina Caron New York Times,Updated April 18, 2021, 1:55 p.m.
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A health care worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine in New York, April 5, 2021.James Estrin/NYT
News that seven women developed a rare blood clotting disorder after receiving Johnson & Johnsonâs COVID-19 vaccine has prompted new questions about whether vaccines affect women differently than men, and whether there are special considerations that women should take into account when getting vaccinated.
We spoke with a few experts to learn what women should know as they become eligible to get their shots.
We donât yet know if the blood clots affect women more than men.