This is the third of a series of discussions in Spanish about the new COVID-19 vaccines.  The primary purpose of these lessons is to practice useful Spanish vocabulary and phrases when discussing vaccination against Covid-19. Much of the discussion refers to the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna and the information regarding all the Covid-19 vaccines may change as we learn more. Therefore, when speaking with patients, you should always use information provided by current trusted medical sources.  In this lesson, Elizabeth Cortéz, my Spanish teacher at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala, discusses common side effects of the messenger RNA Covid vaccines.In upcoming lessons, we will discuss contraindications to the mRNA vaccines, how the vaccine will not alter your DNA, protection against new strains, administration and more. I know that it is important that we are able to communicate clearly with the Spanish-speaking population as we roll out these vaccines. Therefore, I will try to publish these as quickly as possible. If there is something specific about the vaccines that you want us to cover in Spanish, leave a comment at the bottom of this post. More Lessons on Spanish for COVID-19LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE

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Tasa de reacciones alérgicas severas¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios?Suelen durar de 1 a 2 díasUna señal de que su sistema está activado Se puede aliviar estos síntomasAparecen muy pronto después de vacunarse ReferencesRelated LessonsQuiz












Tasa de reacciones alérgicas severas2:04We are seeing a higher rate of allergic reactions to the new messenger RNA vaccines.Estamos viendo una tasa más alta de reacciones alérgicas severas a las nuevas vacunas de ARN mensajero.The rate of severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine currently reported by the CDC is 11.1 cases in one million doses.11 cases in a million dosesonce casos en un millón de dosis¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios?3:34Los efectos secundarios comunes son: hinchazón leve y molestia en el sitio de la inyección, dolores musculares, dolor leve de cabeza, cansancio y fiebre leve.(los) efectos secundarioscommon side effectsLos efectos secundarios comunes son:Common side effects are:(la) hinchazón levemild swelling(la) molestiadiscomfort(el) sitio de la inyeccióninjection sitehinchazón leve y molestia en el sitio de la inyecciónmild swelling and discomfort at the injection site(el) dolorpaindolores muscularesmuscle aches(el) dolor leve de cabeza(el) dolor de cabeza levemild headache(el) cansanciofatigue(la) fiebrefevercansancio y fiebre levefatigue and mild feverLos efectos secundarios comunes son: hinchazón leve y molestia en el sitio de la inyección, dolores musculares, dolor leve de cabeza, cansancio y fiebre leve.Common side effects are: mild swelling and discomfort at the injection site, muscle aches, mild headache, fatigue and mild fever.(los) escalofríoschills(el) enrojecimientorednessSuelen durar de 1 a 2 días7:06Estos síntomas suelen durar de uno a dos días...