Fever, muscle aches, and headache are some of the well-known side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, but for the past few weeks, some people have been reporting an unusual sensation in their mouth after taking the third pill. Most people say that they did not experience such symptoms or side effects when they took the first and second pills. Read on to understand this particular side effect of the third dose.
What is side effect?
After taking a booster dose or the third pill of COVID-19 vaccines, many people have reported that their taste buds have changed and they have a metallic after taste in their mouth. ‘However, most of the evidence so far has been anecdotal,’ as reported by the UK-based publication. To express,
The report also noted that the side effect, which was compared to a “nickel in your mouth”, has been said to last for days in some cases.
When was this symptom first reported?
The first reports of a “metallic taste” surfaced last year, with some cases describing the symptom as “sharp”.
However, this symptom (ie a metallic taste in the mouth) is still not included in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of possible side effects of COVID vaccines. Currently, the CDC recognizes pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, chills, fever, and nausea as some of the common symptoms.
What are people experiencing?
To express I experienced a strange new side effect which was a metallic taste in my mouth, said a writer who shared his experience on the Cystic Fibrosis website. No matter what I ate or drank, it had a metallic taste, was dull.
The non-profit organization AbScent confirmed that among the thousands who had similar sentiments, To express Said too.
Why do people experience a change in taste after a booster dose?
There can be many reasons for people to experience such symptoms. It could be poor oral health, dryness in the mouth and certain medications. However, it is still unknown why this is happening immediately after vaccination.
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