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If i got my first pfizer covid vaccine dose in february and take my second dose now, 6 months later, am i less likely to get worse side effects from the second shot than if i took it 3 weeks from my first shot?

Q: if i got my first pfizer covid vaccine dose in february and take my second dose now, 6 months later, am i less likely to get worse side effects from the second shot than if i took it 3 weeks from my first shot?

: Not necessarily, but the second vaccination has been associated with more side effects than the first. Unless otherwise contraindicated, it is better to receive the vaccination.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Not necessarily, but the second vaccination has been associated with more side effects than the first. Unless otherwise contraindicated, it is better to receive the vaccination.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/23/2021

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A member asked:

If i got my first pfizer covid vaccine dose in february and take my second dose now, 6 months later, am i less likely to get worse side effects from the second shot than if i took it 3 weeks from my first shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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