How to ask someone if theyâve been vaccinated without making things awkward Share Updated: 12:17 PM PDT Apr 14, 2021 Destinee Scott Share Updated: 12:17 PM PDT Apr 14, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript After a year of riding the quarantine roller coaster. Many americans are opting to get vaccinated, but according to the FDA, no matter if you choose the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, both may cause short term side effects. Senior medical officer at cedric, dr Teresa Bartlett tells bustle that there are two types of covid 19 vaccine. Side effects. The more common local side effects can cause redness, swelling and sometimes lymph node swelling in the vaccinated are while the systemic side effects involve your entire body and can cause fever, chills and body aches. According to science, if you get side effects from the first dose, you will more than likely get them strongly after the second dose. There is some controversy over whether to pre medicate before you get the vaccine, it is recommended to take Tylenol or ibuprofen to manage pain from local reactions and to drink lots of liquids. Get good rest and medicate with Tylenol and ibuprofen as needed for systemic reactions. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe reactions such as difficulty breathing or full body rash.