A mild side effect of the Covid booster jabs is the feeling of dehydration, it has been reported - - while some doctors say that it could simply be a symptom of anxiety.
Other experts say the third coronavirus vaccine dose has seen less people report fevers, fatigue and aching bodies than after the first two.
While the 'thirsty' side effect has not been confirmed or been seen in any clinical trials, one doctor says medics have had a number of reports.
Dr LaTasha Perkins, a family physician in Washington, says extra thirst is nothing to worry about.
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“People have different symptoms when they get their immunisations, but I have heard of people feeling a little bit thirsty," she told Huffington Post.
“That’s not an uncommon finding.”
But Natasha Bhuyan, a physician at primary care US-based practice One Medical, believes there could be other reasons behind the reported dehydration.
“If someone is nervous about the vaccine, that can cause dry mouth, as anxiety is linked to dry mouth.” she said.
