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Who has yellow carded their side effects?

83 replies

FourWordsImMuNiTy · 02/04/2021 10:06

I had my AZ a couple of weeks ago. Doctor said “you might get a bit of a temperature and feel quite poorly if you’re very unlucky but less than 1% of people will get that”. I was extremely sceptical about that and as I feared I had short-lived flu-like symptoms. I also had an additional unusual but non-serious symptom - a huge flare up of cold sores. All absolutely fine, what I’d expected and no reason not to take the vaccine, but I’m 99% sure they were vaccine related.

Should I yellow card? What have other people done? I guess it’s a bit hypocritical for me to get cross with doctor for saying that common side effects are rare when I haven’t made the effort to report.

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QueenPaw · 03/04/2021 09:38

I didn't as they were side effects I expected. Headache, temp, sweating, sore arm

OhShitShit · 03/04/2021 09:43

I’ve been very poorly for a week since mine- only just better really.

Day after had pins and needles in the vaccinated arm and hand. Very large red area on my arm around the injection.
Felt like I’d been hit by a bus starting 36 hours after the injection.
Was exhausted but couldn’t sleep.
A mild cold that was on its way out, has turned into a nasty sinus and chest infection (could have happened anyway but still).

The nurse did tell me that they were finding that particularly “young” women (I’m 35) were having a tough time with the vaccine and to be aware of that.

RainBow725 · 03/04/2021 09:50

I have - mainly because they went on for a lot longer than I expected. 10 days of crushing fatigue.

Kimchidreams · 03/04/2021 09:59

@QueenPaw The whole point of reporting the side effects, whether or not these are already known, is so that’s the regulators can keep track of how common they are and flag any serious ones. These vaccines are all new and under black triangle status, so under extra monitoring.

RedGoldAndGreene · 03/04/2021 14:38

I think people should report any side effects. Partly so that developers and clinicians can be better informed (especially about any new side effects that didn't appear in the clinical trials) and so that people who take it in the future can be better informed about what side effects they may expect.

phoebemcpeepee · 03/04/2021 18:50

My father developed a blood clot in his leg and was then hospitalised for a PE 4 days after his vaccination but still hasn't reported it and not have any health officials as far as were aware. He mentioned the idea of a link to the doctor in his follow up appointment and he's satisfied "it's just one of those things". Well ok he's mid 70's and a bit over weight so it could be coincidence but I bet he isn't the only person with side affects that didn't report it after taking dr advice. He's due his 2nd dose next week and I'm trying to convince him to get the other one just in case but he's having none of it Sad

AgentCooper · 03/04/2021 18:55

For me the side effects were like mini-Covid (I had actual Covid in December). Very thirsty, dizzy, sore legs. I hadn’t thought of yellow carding because I didn’t think they were unexpected but I may do now in case it’s useful in terms of tweaking so more vulnerable people are less affected.

rookiemere · 03/04/2021 19:21

DH and I were both under the weather from about 8 hrs after the vaccine and it lasted for about 36 hours.

I just about managed to put in a day of wfh but I couldn't have gone to the office and I'm glad there was nothing important that day. Most friends and colleagues have reported similar.

It certainly wouldn't have stopped me from getting the vaccine, but it would have been good to know that side effects were so common and ideally I would have arranged it for a day when I wasn't working the following day. I've had the flu jab a few times and never had more than a sore arm.

Oblomov21 · 03/04/2021 19:26

"DH had a sore red arm and flu like symptoms after his and I asked him to report it."

I don't agree with yellow carding this. These are the very symptoms that they say are the norm. This should NOT be yellow carded.

UndeadSlut · 03/04/2021 19:27

Interesting thread! I had the usual sore arm and flu symptoms for a while afterwards, but after that had cleared my injection site was red, hot to the touch and itchy. Not had that reaction to a vaccine before. It cleared up with antihistamine tablets but the Dr said "if it doesn't improve you might have to yellow card it". It did and I forgot about it, but maybe I will do it now anyway!

LilyPond2 · 03/04/2021 19:46

Is there no official guidance which says whether it's appropriate to report side effects via the yellow card scheme if those side effects are already known to be common?

winterchills · 03/04/2021 20:16

I did. It's the only way that they know

fattymumbum · 03/04/2021 22:33

All the side effects you feel including a sore arm need to be reported on a yellow card, because they need to know about all potential side effects even if common and listed on the leaflet. The vaccines all have black triangle status which means everything needs to be reported.

Tempnamelady · 03/04/2021 22:36

I did. I was vomiting and felt dreadful.

Oblomov21 · 04/04/2021 09:28

Lily pond is there guidance? Surely there doesn't need to be?

Why people are reporting a sore arm and flu like symptoms. Which are clearly listed as common side effects on the sheet you are given?

I'd literally beyond me. I mean, really? Hmm That makes an absolute mockery of the whole system.

The other symptoms, not listed, shingles etc obviously is fine.

GrimDamnFanjo · 04/04/2021 09:42

I started my period the next day, 10 days early and my shortest ever cycle. I've recorded mine for years so I know my cycles.

fattymumbum · 04/04/2021 09:47

Info from gov.uk about black triangle and what it means and why it's important to report all side effects for new drugs etc.

redcandlelight · 04/04/2021 09:53

from gov.uk publishing (my bold below)

Reporting suspected adverse drug reactions to a Black Triangle medicine (▼)?

Reporting suspected side effects is an important way to gather more information about medicines on the market. Regulatory authorities look at reports of side effects alongside all other information available to make sure that the benefits of medicines remain greater than their risks, and to take any necessary action.

For health professionals and patients
The MHRA requests that all suspected reactions to Black Triangle medicines are reported to the Yellow Card Scheme so that any new emerging information can be analysed. To report a Yellow Card please visit www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Gooseygoosey12345 · 04/04/2021 14:09

Always report symptoms. If it's a coincidence it'll be an anomaly and they'll account for it in their data, if there's many reports it'll be significant but only if everyone who experiences it reports. It's really important that everyone does so.

drinkingwineoutofamug · 04/04/2021 16:18

Just had my 2nd jab. 1st jab gave me motion sickness.
This time I have a headache and metallic taste.

whatisforteamum · 04/04/2021 16:30

Oh yes drinkingwineoutofamug same here.I didn't vomit but felt odd and a bit drunk! Broinlaw said he felt like he was hungover.
Is the yellow card site safe I mean no scam ones before I report symptoms. Thanks in advance.

soberfabulous · 04/04/2021 16:55

I live Overseas. My friend got chicken pox two days after the jab. The doctors say it's happened quite a lot here.

Apparently only 1% of people report their side effects: please do!

drinkingwineoutofamug · 04/04/2021 17:24

@whatisforteamum

Oh yes drinkingwineoutofamug same here.I didn't vomit but felt odd and a bit drunk! Broinlaw said he felt like he was hungover. Is the yellow card site safe I mean no scam ones before I report symptoms. Thanks in advance.
Yes it's safe .
whatisforteamum · 04/04/2021 18:37

Thank you.