VERIFY: False lists of coronavirus vaccine side effects vs. the facts – KARE11.com

There are only six known side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine right now. All are mild and typically associated with vaccines.

Author: VERIFY, Jason Puckett (TEGNA), Mauricio Chamberlin

Published: 5:37 PM CST December 17, 2020

Updated: 5:37 PM CST December 17, 2020

All vaccines can cause side effects. The Department of Health and Human Services says its common to have soreness in the area where you receive the shot as well as suffering a mild fever.

But what about high-pitched screams or shrieks? Thats just one of the examples listed on a viral list of vaccine side effects that has been popping up on social media.

The VERIFY team isnt going to list the entire claim, because most of the side effects arent realistic and could lead to further misinformation about the vaccines.

THE QUESTION

Is a viral chart listing high-pitched screaming and roughly 30 other side effects for COVID-19 vaccines accurate?

THE ANSWER

No. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer and Moderna all have available lists of side effects for the COVID-19 vaccines. Their lists show about six mild symptoms compared to the roughly 30 in the viral post.

WHAT WE FOUND

The CDC explains that the COVID-19 vaccine will provide protection from getting the disease, but may cause some side effects. They describe these as normal signs that your body is building protection.

The potential side effects of the COVID-19, according to data from clinical trials for both vaccines and health authorities listed so far are:

While these can vary from person to person along with possible allergic reactions (also caused by individual health conditions), the viral post lists dozens of side effects that have yet to be reported in patients whove received the COVID-19 vaccine.

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