Did you have a fever after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? What to do?

Posted by echo2022 @echo2022, Feb 5, 2022

I got the first shot yesterday afternoon. I started to have a fever last night and it’s worse now. When should I go to see the doctor or the emergency clinic? Thanks

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 5, 2022

I had a slight fever after my 1st dose of Pfizer vaccine. I was told that I could take Tylenol. And I was told that a raised temperature could be a possible reaction to the vaccine.
However it is worth noting that a fever for a transplant recipient could be indication of something more serious.
@echo2022, I realize that you are not established with a provider at the present time, but I would suggest you call the clinic where you got your vaccine, or you can even try a call to the doctor or emergency clinic and explain that you are a transplant recipient, then ask for them what they advise you to do.
Can you do this before they close?

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 6, 2022

@echo2022
How are you today? What did you decide to do about the fever?

echo2022 | @echo2022 | Feb 6, 2022

In reply to @rosemarya "@echo2022 How are you today? What did you decide to do about the fever?" + (show)

Thanks for your concern. :)) I feel better today. My body temperature is lower today.
I'm looking for other specialists. I hope I can go to see them earlier.