- Participants who experienced side effects, as well as the amount of doses administered (N=604).
| Side effect | First dose n (%) | Second dose n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of vaccine | ||
| BNT162b2 (Pfizer) | 593 (98.2) | 556 (92.1) |
| Moderna | 11 (1.8) | 39 (6.5) |
| Missing data | 0 | 9 (1.5) |
| Side effects after the dose | ||
| Feeling tired and headache | 354 (58.6) | 388 (64.2) |
| Pain on the injection site | 514 (85.1) | 482 (79.8) |
| Muscle and joint pain and feeling unwell | 201 (33.3) | 235 (38.9) |
| High temperature and shivering in the body | 167 (27.6) | 232 (38.4) |
| Dizziness | 129 (21.4) | 164 (27.2) |
| Vomiting | 24 (4.0) | 39 (6.5) |
| Breathing congestion | 26 (4.3) | 40 (6.6) |
| Menstrual disorder | 123 (20.4) | 106 (17.5) |
| Skin itching or rash | 26 (4.3) | 24 (4.0) |
| No sides effect | 35 (5.7) | 4 (1.0) |
| Missing data | 0 | 9 (1.5) |
| Side effects were most prominent on the | ||
| First day | 281 (46.5) | 320 (53) |
| Second day | 292 (48.3) | 253 (41.9) |
| Third day | 10 (1.7) | 12 (2) |
| Other | 21 (3.5) | 19 (3.1) |
| The severity of the side effects | ||
| Mild | 247 (40.9) | 186 (30.8) |
| Moderate | 303 (50.2) | 264 (43.7) |
| Severe | 54 (8.9) | 136 (22.5) |
| Missing data | 0 | 18 (3.0) |
| For how long did the side effect last after vaccination: | ||
| 1–2 days | 346 (57.3) | 348 (57.6) |
| 3 days | 209 (34.6) | 176 (29.1) |
| 4 or more | 49 (8.1) | 60 (9.9) |
| Missing data | 0 | 20 (3.3) |
| Medication usage | ||
| Take any medication to reduce the severity of the side effects | 357 (59.1) | 381 (63.1) |
| Not taking any medication to reduce the severity of the side effects | 247 (40.9) | 211 (34.9) |
| Missing data | 0 | 12 (2.0) |