- The risk of getting an allergic reaction is a concern for people who are about to receive the vaccine.
- A small number of people have experienced an allergic reaction shortly after their first dose.
- Experts say the risk of an allergic reaction is very rare and that when it does occur, it’s easily treated.
Widespread distribution of effective COVID-19 vaccines is bringing a nationwide sigh of relief that we might finally put this pandemic behind us.
But there’s a concern among some about getting the shot: the risk of an allergic reaction.
A small number of people have experienced an allergic reaction soon after receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
But the risk is low: only about 1 in 100,000 people experience an allergic reaction after getting the injection.
We talked to experts about how healthcare providers are prepared for these rare events.
Source: healthline