These are the side effects that the third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can produce

With the authorization of the third booster dose for all over 18 years in Spain, during the next dates it is expected that the percentage of people vaccinated will continue to increase up to three times. Nowadays still far from 50% of populationHowever, these have already been able to experience the secondary effects of this triple puncture.

Since the go-ahead was given in Spain for the preparation of the vaccines, almost the entire population has undergone one of these doses, which are not yet mandatory in any case. An important step in the fight against the coronavirus, which in recent months has been very aware of the third dose or booster dose.

A new puncture that seeks to generate more antibodies to combat covid-19, more after the rapid expansion of the omicron variant and for what is being used in most cases vaccines of Pfizer and Moderna. The two most popular companies in Spain and whose application generates different side effects.

This is how the Ministry of Health collects it, in line with the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO), in order to warn all patients of the risks they may suffer when vaccinated… although always slight and much lower than exposure to coronavirus infection without a vaccine.

These are the side effects of Pfizer

In general, and as reported by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the application of the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine generates in most cases fatigue, headache, and muscle pain.

Of course, with mild episodes, relationships with myocarditis and pericarditis (heart problems) have also been found, so it is recommended to consult prior application of the dose in case of cardiovascular problems.

So are the side effects of Moderna

For their part, the EMA, the WHO and the Ministry of Health also detail among the most likely side effects of the application of the third dose with Moderna the tiredness, headache and fever.

In mild or moderate episodes, as with Pfizer, there are certain cases related to heart problems, although very specific and in very specific patients.

How to reduce the effects of Pfizer and Moderna?

As with the application of the first two doses, in order to relieve pain with both one or another vaccine, the rest and drink plenty of water. Also, if the effects begin to be consistent, specialists always advise taking ibuprofen to reduce symptoms.


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