COVID-19 is no joke.

So whenJohnson & Johnson introduced its COVID-19 vaccinein February of 2021, it was cause for celebration.

It’s the first single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, making it more convenient for both medical teams and patients.

A woman giving a vaccine

You only get poked once with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Hate needles?

This isn’t just a good deal for normal, healthy people wanting to get on with their lives.

Until then, be patient and continue to mask and practice social distancing.

A doctor vaccinating a woman

“So you’ll see a local reaction to it, it’s kind of warm and red.”

Fortunately, this pain should last only a few days, according to Healthline.

You may also experience fatigue, nausea, chills, or headaches.

A woman touching her sore arm

They can also be more severe for people who’ve previously had COVID-19, according to theCleveland Clinic.

Alternately, you may experience no side effects whatsoever.

Ditto if allergic reactions run in your family or if you’ve had allergic reactions to oral medications.

A woman sitting with headache

Nevertheless,Johnson & Johnsonrecommends that you discuss any allergies with your healthcare provider before beingvaccinated.

Depending on your situation, you may decide to give the vaccine a miss.

It also triggers other immune cells to join their battle, resulting in immunity to COVID-19.

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Comparatively, the Johnson & Johnson shot had an effectiveness rate of 66.3 percent.

But, as the saying goes, there are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

The Johnson & Johnson shot will protect you just fine so don’t turn it down.

COVID-19 viruses in bloodstream concept

The takeaway here is that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine excels at its most important job: saving lives.

“There were also no COVID-associated deaths among those who were vaccinated.

That’s pretty powerful.”

Scientists testing vaccine sample

To that end, consult your physician for advice concerning the COVID-19 immunization.

(This may change, since studies are now underway to determine the vaccine’s safety for children.)

But in rare cases, patients can have severe allergic reactions to the vaccine soon after receiving it.

A woman getting a vaccination

If you experience any of these, don’t wait get medical help stat.

A hand holding a vaccine bottle

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