HOUSTON – A sore arm, fatigue, mild headaches and fever are just a few of the side effects health experts say you can expect after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The side effects are not only common but a good sign according to Memorial Hermann’s Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Linda Yancey. “The reason you get more of those effects after the second dose is because the first dose is the first time your immune system has ever seen these viral proteins,” Yancey said. The tetanus vaccine is one of our best vaccines and that’s why you get those side effects,” Yancey said. If the side effects continue, Yancey said you should make an appointment with your primary doctor.

HOUSTON – Texas health officials assured the public they were working with healthcare providers to make sure second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available in a timely manner. As part of that effort, the state is ensuring healthcare provides are putting in orders for the second dose when the first doses are received. “I’ve made some medical appointments and procedures based on the fact that I thought I have my second vaccine by a certain date,” said Coffey. Some KPRC 2 viewers expressed concern they had not yet received an appointment for their second shot through the city of Houston. “Get the second dose as soon as you can, you don’t have to start it over.