Monitor for side effects
The following side effects are normal and should go away in a few days. Some have reported experiencing more severe symptoms after their required second dose:
On the arm where you got the shot:
Pain- Swelling
- Rash
Throughout the rest of your body:
- Fever
- Chill
- Tiredness
- Headache
Post-COVID-19 Vaccine symptom relief checklist
Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine such as pain, discomfort, fever, or itchiness are normal. Your Rite Aid pharmacist can help answer any questions about your COVID-19 vaccination or products that can relieve symptoms.
Pain & Fever
After your appointment, take over-the-counter pain relievers / fever reducers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
Call your doctor if redness or tenderness in the injection area worsens after 24 hours, or if side effects last more than a few days. If you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction, seek immediate medical care by calling 911. Here’s more information from the CDC about what to do if you have an allergic reaction.
Get a COVID-19 test on your time.
We offer at-home rapid COVID-19 tests.
Track your progress with v-safe
V-Safe is a smartphone tool, developed by the CDC, to make sure you’re continuing to feel healthy for the months following your appointment. Check-ins take less than five minutes and will inform experts studying the vaccine.
