FDA: COVID-19 booster may cause swollen lymph nodes

Officials say it's a common side effect with vaccines and it usually goes away quickly.

News 12 Staff

Oct 6, 2021, 9:56 AM

Updated 1,197 days ago

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Officials say there is some concern about the side effects of COVID-19 booster shots.
The FDA's top vaccine official says swollen lymph nodes appear to occur more frequently after a booster.
Officials say it's a common side effect with vaccines and it usually goes away quickly.
However, officials say the swollen lymph nodes could interfere with mammograms. They are telling patients if you're getting a booster and a mammogram around the same time, talk to your doctor.