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.
More information about your vaccine
Multiple COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for administration in the United States. For more information about the development and authorization of your specific COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the FDA and CDC websites.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine:
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/spikevax-and-moderna-covid-19-vaccine
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine:
Get a COVID-19 test on your time
We offer supervised and at-home COVID-19 tests. Result very from a few minutes to 2-5 days, so be sure to plan ahead.*
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.
