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6 Tips to Relieve Vaccine Side Effects
Side effects from vaccines are generally mild and temporary, but they can be unpleasant.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on July 28, 2022Vaccine side effects happen because the vaccine activates your immune system. Some side effects are a physical response to the injection (such as soreness at the injection site). Either way, there are many ways to relieve side effects after a vaccine to make the experience more comfortable.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Possible side effects from vaccines.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Possible side effects.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Vaccine side effects.
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