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DS (18) - Headache after Pfizer vaccine

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NormaSnorks · 15/06/2021 13:21

DS had his vaccination (Pfizer) on Sat afternoon. Fine at first but developed a headache and swollen gland in armpit after 24 hours. He still has it - 3 days later now.

DH has just said “we” (I.e. me...) should get it seen to (?) as we’re meant to be going away for a week’s break in UK on Sat.
I’ve said I doubt any GP will consider it outside the bounds of normal yet.
DS says it hurts when he moves about, but it hasn’t stopped him gaming or watching TV so I’m inclined to think it’s a normal reaction.
He does get headaches when he’s ill - it’s kind of his weak point.

WWYD?

OP posts:
Plum525 · 15/06/2021 13:24

It’ll be fine.

NormaSnorks · 15/06/2021 13:42

Yes, well that's what I'm tending to think at the moment, but at what point do you go "hmm - this isn't going away, do I need to talk to someone?" 4 days, 5 days? A week?

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Sirranon · 15/06/2021 14:27

How about ring 111. They will have the latest guidelines on which headaches need to be investigated further.

NormaSnorks · 16/06/2021 13:13

Update - he is fine - lasted 3.5 days and then just suddenly disappeared!

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bedtimestories · 16/06/2021 13:27

I had a headache after both jabs, 2nd jab headache lasted maybe 24 hours

Sirranon · 16/06/2021 15:37

@NormaSnorks

Update - he is fine - lasted 3.5 days and then just suddenly disappeared!
Great to hear!
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