While extreme serious reactions to the vaccine are rare, you should seek medical care if:
- you experience a severe allergic reaction call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
- the redness or tenderness where you got the shot increases after 24 hours
- your side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going away after a few days
Ochsner On Call can answer questions at 800-231-5257 or 504-842-3155
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
Report side effects to FDA/CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Reporting instructions are included in Fact Sheet you received when you got your vaccine.