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Published on February 18, 2021

WUSA9: COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

One COVID vaccine side effect could be confused for breast cancer symptoms. Swollen lymph nodes can appear days after the shot and last up to four weeks. Dr. Jennifer Primeggia, Infectious Disease Physician at Virginia Hospital Center recently spoke to WUSA9 about this symptom, and what it means for women wondering if they should delay their regular mammogram.