Covid19 Vac,(Novavax)-Adj (Pf)

Precautions

Before you receive this vaccine, tell the health care professional if you are allergic to it; or to any other vaccines; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as polysorbate), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell your health care professional your medical history, especially of: current fever/illness, immune system disorders (such as those due to cancer/radiation treatment), certain heart problems (myocarditis, pericarditis).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this vaccine.

It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care professional before breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Vaccine injections may cause pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Tiredness, headache, fever, muscle/joint pain, nausea, or vomiting may also occur. If any of these effects occur, tell your health care professional promptly.

Rarely, temporary symptoms such as fainting/dizziness/lightheadedness, vision changes, numbness/tingling, or seizure-like movements have happened after vaccine injections. Tell your health care professional right away if you have any of these symptoms soon after receiving an injection. Sitting or lying down may relieve symptoms.

Remember that this vaccine has been prescribed because your health care professional has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this vaccine do not have serious side effects.

There have been rare reports of swelling of the heart muscle (myocarditis) or the lining of the heart (pericarditis) that occurred, usually within 10 days after receiving this vaccine. If you notice any of the following symptoms, get medical help right away: chest pain, shortness of breath, fast/pounding heartbeat.

A very serious allergic reaction to this vaccine is rare. Get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your health care professional.

Contact the doctor for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US you may report side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may call the Vaccine Safety Section at Public Health Agency of Canada at 1-866-844-0018.

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