NPR: vaccine side effects https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=985877178 vaccine side effects en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:12:06 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: vaccine side effects https://www.npr.org/tags/985877178/vaccine-side-effects COVID vaccines may briefly change your menstrual cycle, but you should still get one The new research affirms what many individuals had reported. But it also shows the changes to the menstrual cycle are mostly minor and brief, more akin to a sore arm than a dangerous reaction. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/06/1070796638/covid-vaccine-periods https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/06/1070796638/covid-vaccine-periods The new research affirms what many individuals had reported. But it also shows the changes to the menstrual cycle are mostly minor and brief, more akin to a sore arm than a dangerous reaction.

]]> Geoff Brumfiel Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if the booster knocks me out? What if it doesn't? Vaccine and booster side effects can include fever, aches and fatigue. And this may be the first vaccine in history where people complain if they don't experience side effects, says one doctor. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:27:13 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/12/10/1054030220/coronavirus-faq-what-does-it-mean-if-the-booster-knocks-me-out-what-if-it-doesnt https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/12/10/1054030220/coronavirus-faq-what-does-it-mean-if-the-booster-knocks-me-out-what-if-it-doesnt

Vaccine and booster side effects can include fever, aches and fatigue. And this may be the first vaccine in history where people complain if they don't experience side effects, says one doctor.

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]]> Sheila Mulrooney Eldred Coronavirus FAQ: Why do so many folks say to drink lots of water before your vaccine? Lots of people suggest guzzling a tall glass of H2O before the injection. But is there any evidence it'll reduce side effects or improve vaccine effectiveness? Also: painkiller protocols! Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:50:59 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/10/22/1048442287/coronavirus-faq-why-do-so-many-folks-say-to-drink-lots-of-water-before-your-vacc https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/10/22/1048442287/coronavirus-faq-why-do-so-many-folks-say-to-drink-lots-of-water-before-your-vacc

Lots of people suggest guzzling a tall glass of H2O before the injection. But is there any evidence it'll reduce side effects or improve vaccine effectiveness? Also: painkiller protocols!

]]> Fran Kritz Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side effect? That's harder to determine. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/08/09/1024190379/covid-vaccine-period-menstrual-cycle-research https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/08/09/1024190379/covid-vaccine-period-menstrual-cycle-research

Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side effect? That's harder to determine.

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]]> Geoff Brumfiel Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/14/1004757554/anti-vaccine-activists-use-a-federal-database-to-spread-fear-about-covid-vaccine https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/14/1004757554/anti-vaccine-activists-use-a-federal-database-to-spread-fear-about-covid-vaccine The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends.

]]> Geoff Brumfiel You Don't Have To Suffer To Benefit From COVID Vaccination — But Some Prefer It Live-tweeting your fever and body aches after your second shot is the ultimate humble-brag of 2021. But does it really matter to immunity if you have a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine? Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/27/990992425/you-dont-have-to-suffer-to-benefit-from-covid-vaccination-but-some-prefer-it https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/27/990992425/you-dont-have-to-suffer-to-benefit-from-covid-vaccination-but-some-prefer-it

Live-tweeting your fever and body aches after your second shot is the ultimate humble-brag of 2021. But does it really matter to immunity if you have a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?

]]> Arthur Allen Coronavirus Vaccine FAQs: What's Up With Side Effects? Should You Still Double Mask? So, you've successfully scored a vaccine — or at least an appointment. Congrats! That's amazing news, seriously! Now what about those side effects? And do you have to keep up that double masking? Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:04:16 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/09/985775938/coronavirus-vaccine-faqs-whats-up-with-side-effects-should-you-still-double-mask https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/09/985775938/coronavirus-vaccine-faqs-whats-up-with-side-effects-should-you-still-double-mask

So, you've successfully scored a vaccine — or at least an appointment. Congrats! That's amazing news, seriously! Now what about those side effects? And do you have to keep up that double masking?

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