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Nov 29, 2022 · COVID arm is a potential side effect of the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. It is a localized skin rash on the arm at the vaccination site. It appears around 4–11 days...
May 19, 2023 · COVID arm is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that occurs mostly from the Moderna vaccine. Onset is typically around one week after vaccination. Itching, pain, and swelling are the main...
- Corey Whelan
Apr 9, 2024 · COVID arm is a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. It is more common after the Moderna vaccine and causes redness, itching, and swelling around the injection site. COVID arm typically develops around one week after the injection and resolves after about five days.
Dec 14, 2023 · These rashes are also known as “COVID arm.” Tell your vaccination provider that you experienced a rash or “COVID arm” after your previous shot. Your vaccination provider may recommend that you get your next COVID-19 vaccine in the opposite arm if possible.
Oct 11, 2022 · COVID arm reportedly lasted up to 21 days for some individuals who were administered the Moderna vaccine, per a JAMA Dermatology article published in May 2021. Still, COVID arm is generally a...
- Claire Gillespie
Feb 25, 2021 · “COVID arm” is an uncommon adverse effect that can present as a localized, transient erythematous rash several days following the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Although most cases resolve spontaneously, topical steroids and oral histamines have proven to be successful in clearing the rash and controlling symptoms.
Nov 16, 2021 · We report two cases of “COVID arm”: a localized erythematous reaction at the injection site after the first administration of Moderna COVID‐19 vaccine. 2 None of them had COVID‐19 infection symptoms prior to their COVID‐19 vaccinations and the onset of their skin rash.
