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With COVID vaccinations readily available across Illinois and Chicago, how can you know which vaccine is best for you?

The majority of cases have largely been reported after the second dose, typically within four days after vaccination. The panel notes that "most cases appear to be mild, and follow-up of cases is ongoing," but it did not offer details on how many cases have so far been reported. "Within CDC safety monitoring systems, rates of myocarditis reports in the window following COVID-19 vaccination have not differed from expected baseline rates," the panel stated. "However, VaST members felt that information about reports of myocarditis should be communicated to providers." Myocarditis is an "infla...

Published 4 hours ago • Updated on May 12, 2021 at 4:21 pm NBCUniversal Media, LLC As vaccinations continue across the U.S. and as children as young as 12 become eligible, what should you know about the COVID vaccines authorized for emergency use in the U.S.? According to medical experts, the three vaccines currently available each offer protection. Don't miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android — and sign up for alerts. Here's a breakdown: How Long Does the Pfizer Vaccine Last? What About Moderna? Pfizer and BioNTech said previously that ...

Side effects are possible after receiving any COVID vaccine currently being administered in the U.S. Experiencing side effects isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's a sign your body is responding. "The good news on our part is that a brisk response equals an effective response," Dr. Mark Loafman, chair of family and community medicine for Cook County Health in Illinois, told NBC 5. "It tells us that the vaccine is working. Our body's forming a robust immune response and we feel that that's a positive thing. So we tend to see the vaccines that have a higher efficacy rate also have more...

Nausea The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people to stick around for 15 minutes after vaccination, and those with a history of other allergies for 30 minutes, so they can be monitored and treated immediately if they have a reaction. What about other uncommon but potential side effects? Recent reports have brought to light some other unexpected, but so far not serious, side effects that could be related to the vaccines, experts say. Dr. Kate Clancy, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, posted her experience on Twitter in February and receiv...