The Red Cross notes that it is perfectly safe to donate blood after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and that donating doesn't reduce your antibody protection.
Vaccine hesitancy is one hurdle stopping the United States from reaching COVID-19 vaccination goals: People worry about side effects and lack of FDA approval.
One symptom faced by COVID-19 survivors is nodules (swellings) in the back of their eyes. Also, nearly one-third of long-haulers reported pink or red eyes.
Researchers continue to look for ways to treat COVID-19. One type of therapy that has been used on other viruses is known as monoclonal antibody treatment.
One of the newest tools being used to combat new variants of COVID-19 is the result of work by PATH to test the ability of COVID-19 tests to detect variants.
Your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine because employment in the United States is generally 'at will,' so they can set working conditions.
The CDC requires that vaccine providers monitor all people who receive their vaccine in case of a possible allergic reaction, so that medical care is available.
If you experience swelling, tightness in the throat, trouble breathing, coughing, and/or abdominal pain after the vaccine, the culprit might be anaphylaxis.
For full FDA approval, manufacturers must complete lab research, pre-clinical testing and human clinical trials. But none of the manufacturers have yet applied.
Itchy skin often occurs around the injection site of your vaccine, and is most likely caused from hypersensitivity or a mild allergic reaction to the vaccine.
Some people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have reported pain, redness, swelling, and an itchy rash near the injection site. This is called COVID arm.
Even as vaccination efforts continue, you may contract COVID-19 before you get your vaccine. But if you regularly exercise, you may have less severe symptoms.