Man whose skin peeled & turned red in rare reaction to covid-19 vaccine still advises people to take it (Photos)
A man, Richard Terrell, 74, from Virginia, US, whose skin turned bright red and peeled off due to an extremely rare reaction to the Covid-19 vaccine has urged people to continue getting the shot regardless.
Richard Terrell, was given the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on March 6 and within days developed an itchy rash all over his body.
When the rashes didn't die down, he was taken to ER and doctors confirmed the skin condition had been caused by the vaccine which had sparked a ‘frenzied’ activation of his immune system.
Some rashes and skin irritations have been associated with the Covid-19 vaccine. But experts say other vaccines for conditions such as teanus and chickenpox, can also cause a similar reaction.
Richard spent five days in hospital and is still recovering his strength but says he has no regrets about getting the vaccine.
He told WRIC: ‘It all happened so fast. My skin peeled off. It was stinging, burning and itching.
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