COVID-19 Client Immunization Record and Care After ...

1 COVID-19 Client Immunization Recordand care After ImmunizationSide AKeep this document as your personal Immunization RecordLast NameFirst Name Middle InitialDate of Birth (dd-Mon-yyyy)Date of COVID-19 Immunization (dd-Mon-yyyy)Dose 1 2 Vaccine (Manufacturer) Pfi zer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) Moderna (SpikeVax) Other _____Lot Number _____Care After ImmunizationSide Eff ectsMany people have no side eff ects from the COVID-19 vaccine. If you do have side eff ects, they tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Side eff ects may include: redness, warmth, swelling, bruising, itching or feeling sore where you had the needle feeling tired, unwell or have a headache a reduced sense of touch or a feeling of numbness feeling dizzy a fever or chills body aches or sore joints feeling sick to your stomach (nausea), vomiting (throwing up), or loose stool (diarrhea) swollen lymph nodes a rash or hives a coughCall Health Link at 811 to report any serious or unusual side effects.

2 It is rare to have a serious side eff ectRare events After getting the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccineWithin 7 days After getting the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, there have been very rare reports of myocarditis (infl ammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (infl ammation of thelining around the heart). This infl ammation can cause shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or a very fast or abnormal heart rate. Get medical help right away if you have any of these more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, read the COVID-19 vaccine information sheet on or talk to your healthcare provider. See reverse for more informationThis material is for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction or treatment. If you have questions, talk to your doctor or appropriate healthcare provider. Your next does is due _____ You are not due for another dose at this time. Form Updated: February 23, 2022 Immunization Clinic InformationImmunization Clinic Name _____Immunizer Signature _____ 3 4 COVID-19 Client Immunization Record and care After Immunization If you have side effects that are the same as COVID-19 symptoms Some of the side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are the same as COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever and shortness of breath.

3 Fever is a common side effect After a vaccine. Shortness of breath is rare. If you have a fever or shortness of breath that start within 24 hours of getting your vaccine, you need to stay home and away from others (isolate). If you have shortness of breath, you should also get medical attention right away. If these symptoms go away within 48 hours, you do not have to keep isolating unless you were told to isolate for other reasons. If your fever or shortness of breath start After 24 hours or last longer than 48 hours, or you have other symptoms such as cough, sore throat, or runny nose, you need to isolate. If you have these symptoms: Use the COVID-19 self -Assessment for Albertans ( ) to find out if you need medical care orto get tested. If you have an at-home COVID-19 rapid test, use it. Go to to find out what to do nextdepending on your rapid test result. Go to to find out how long you need to you only have redness, swelling, or soreness where you had the needle, you do not need to can I do to feel better?

4 To help with soreness and swelling:- Put a cool, wet cloth over the area where you had the Move the arm or leg where you had the needle. If you have a fever, wear fewer layers of clothes and drink more fluids. For more information about fever, go There is medicine to help with a fever or pain. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure whatmedicine or dose to take. Follow the directions on the package. Children under the age of 18 years should not take aspirin because it can cause serious health problems. Some people with health problems, such as a weak immune system, must call their doctor if they get a you were told to do this, call your doctor even if you think the fever is from the I had a COVID-19 vaccine, do I still have to follow public health measures? It is still important to follow the recommended public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , even if you have had a COVID-19 vaccine. Visit for the most up-to-d ate recommendations.

5 For More Information Call Health Link at 811 Go to Go to Go to Go to for your COVID-19 Immunization Record . You can also sign up for a MyHealthRecords account to get a list of most immunizations you have had in Alberta. This material is for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction or treatment. If y ou have questions, talk to your doctor or appropriate healthcare provider. Side B Form Updated: February 23, 2022