About side reactions of Novel Corona Vaccine 「新型コロナワクチンの副反応について」
更新日：2021年7月15日
About side reactions of Novel Corona Vaccine
What are side reactioins?
Side reactions are reactions caused by vaccination. They have tendency to occur to larger extent on the second vaccination than the first one. However, 2-time vaccination is considered to be ideal for sufficient immunity. This vaccine does not have genetical influence on human body.
When do they occur?
Side reactions might occur after vaccination, but in most cases, the person recovers within several days. Especially after second vaccination, side reactions including fever are more likely to occur, so it is recommended to have some time to spare in your schedule on the vaccination day and the following day.
What symptoms?
| Occurrence Rate | Symptoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine manufactured by Pfizer | Vaccine manufactured by Takeda / Moderna | |
| Over 50 ％ | Pain of injected part, fatigue, headache | Pain of injected part, fatigue, headache, muscular pain |
| 10 to 50 ％ | Muscular pain, feeling chilly, joint pain, diarrhea, fever, swelling of injected part | Joint pain, feeling chilly, nausia / vomiting, lymphadenopathy, fever, swelling of injected part, reddening, erythema |
| 1 to 10 ％ | Nausia, vomiting | Pain of injected part after 7days and more of vaccination (Pain or swelling of injected part, erythema |
What is anaphylaxis?
It is a strong allergic reaction which causes more than 2 of the following symptoms shortly after vaccination. Anaphylaxis rarely occurs with corona vaccine and 70 ％ of its occurrence is within 15 minutes, and 90 ％ is within 30 minutes after vaccination.
- Skin / Mucous membrane (Rash, reddening, itchiness)
- Gastrointestinal organs (Abdominal pain, vomiting)
- Circulatory organs (Blood pressure decrease, consciousness disorder)
- Respiratory organs (Breathing difficulty, stridor 〈wheezing〉 etc.)
Among symptoms of anaphylaxis, the one accompanied by blood pressure decrease and down of consciousness level is called anaphylactic shock.
For specific consultations concerning vaccination's effectiveness and side reactions etc., contact the numbers below.
Aichi Prefecture COVID-19 Health Consultation Booth
Telephone: 052-954-6272 (From 9:00 am to 5:30 pm) / 052-526-5887 (Other than the hour on the left 〈Weedend and holiday as well〉)
Relief System for Injury to Health with Vaccination
Vaccination may cause injury to health (Becoming sick or disabled). Quite rare, but it is not to be eliminated and a relief system is available for the matter. In case of injury to health caused by vaccination against COVID-19, relief (Benefit for medical expense, disability pension etc. ) is available based on Immunization Act. About necessary procedures for application, contact Novel Corona Vaccine Call Center (0533-56-2210).
The latest information from Central Government (External Link)
Novel Corona Vaccine Q ＆A (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)(In Japanese only)
[Contact]
Health Center (Hoken Center)
Telephone: 0533-89-0610
CONTACT
City of Toyokawa - International and Civic Activity Division
豊川市役所 市民協働国際課
Postal code: 442-8601
Address: 1-1, Suwa, Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan
Phone: 0533-89-2158
Open days and time: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm
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