COVID-19: Signs that Coronavirus vaccine is working on you

Vaccination drives have picked up pace across the world, with millions having already received their doses. At the same time, the emergence of alarming side-effects has put people to worry and contributing to vaccine hesitancy rates.

However, not all side-effects are bad. Some, as US CDC Chief and famed epidemiologist. Dr Fauci advises, could be a sign that the vaccine is working to build up a necessary immune response, even if in an unpleasant manner.

It is common to expect side-effects after getting any vaccine shot. Adverse reactions can occur, but mostly, are numbered. On the contrary, most side-effects experienced with a vaccine are mild or moderate, last for 2-3 days and can be easily managed.

In the case of COVID vaccines, the strange side-effects are a possible reaction are the immune system's natural response against the many spike proteins which are created in the body, when the body identifies a potential threat. Hence, they should not be worried about so much.

Low-intensity muscle pain and joint aches are systematic responses generated when a vaccine is administered in the body. This is also one of the most common side-effects experienced by people who have received the vaccine dose right now (reported in over 43% cases).

Headache is also currently, the second most commonly recorded symptom with the vaccines being inoculated in India and abroad. Again, it is a clear indicator of the body generating systematic inflammation. CDC observations also show that the presence of headaches is more common after the second shot.

Fatigue, as a symptom has become a much-dissected topic during the pandemic. While a lot of people with COVID-19 experience chronic fatigue and exhaustion, experiencing bouts of fatigue or tiredness after getting a vaccine shot may also mean that the body is building required protection against the virus.

People who have now been inoculated against COVID-19 are warning of one common side-effect which they should never ignore- rashes. Swelling, bleeding, delirium or chronic fainting spells should also not be ignored. Consider getting urgent medical help the moment you spot one.