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Real world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines May 18, 2021 | By Jennifer O'Hara (@jenohara)
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12hrs AfterThe first dose of Pfizer my very mild neuropathy pain in one foot increase dramatically to include both hands, arms, feet and legs. I put off my second dose twice hoping this was only temporary. It has now gotten about 50/60% better. I am afraid the 2nd dose will make my pain even worse and that it will be permanent. It will be 6 weeks from my 1st dose on May 19th. I don’t know what to do. How far past 6 weeks can I get my booster and still have maximum protection? How protected am I with one dose? Can I get another type of vaccine, should I and when could I?

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | May 13, 2021

Hello @dhamil and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. The COVID Vaccines and Neuropathy discussion may be of interest to you as there are members actively sharing their experiences right now. If interested, you can find that discussion here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-vaccines-and-neuropathy/

Regarding your question on the window of time between your two vaccines, this should help to answer your questions.

- COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859

Excerpt from the link:
It requires two injections given 21 days apart. The second dose can be given up to six weeks after the first dose, if needed.

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