From today, booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna are available for anyone who has been fully vaccinated for at least five months. Here's what you need to know about the latest changes.
Are booster shots safe?
Side effects after a booster dose are mild and expected to be similar to those that follow the first two doses.While data on adverse reactions to booster shots are limited, evidence from shows myocarditis and pericarditis were less common after a booster Pfizer dose compared to a second Pfizer dose."Mainly sore arms, occasionally, sometimes a bit of a fever — but, generally speaking, the evidence suggests side effects following booster are less [severe] than the side effects following the first two doses."WatchWhat you need to know about coronavirus:
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