To learn more about vaccine hesitancy and vaccine associated pain, click on the following link to a presentation by Dr. Anna Taddio.

The following infographic, adapted from an article by Taddio A. et al. CMAJ 2015, provides a useful summary of recommendations for reducing vaccine pain in adults from pre- to post- vaccination. There is emerging data that some people may experience an increased response of the common side effects after their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This can be managed by reassuring the patient that this is time limited (usually resolves within 24-48 hours) and can be easily managed with over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen. The infographics below outline recommendations for reducing pain in adults and children through the vaccination process.

Infographics source Immunize Canada

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