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Although both Covishield from Serum Institute of India, and Covaxin from Bharat Biotech, are safe, it sure does come with a range of challenges and side-effects.
Here are a few precautions you can take before and after the COVID vaccine
Before the Vaccine:
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Also one must get clearance for certain medications that can elevate chances of developing an allergic reaction.
Eat well and take your regular medication but avoid taking medicines for fever or sickness to avoid symptoms
Don’t take painkillers to try to prevent symptoms as they might curb the very immune system response that a vaccine aims to spur.
Be sure you have not had another vaccine two weeks prior to your coronavirus vaccine.
Those who were infected with the virus in the last 1.5 months or are receiving COVID treatment in the form of blood plasma therapy or monoclonal antibodies must refrain from taking the vaccine.
Although there is no evidence that drinking alcohol affects the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, doctors advised people to avoid drinking alcohol in the days leading up to the vaccine
After the Vaccine:
Stay hydrated. This will help you feel better after your vaccine
Safety precautions must be followed even after the vaccine. Continue to wear your masks at all times.
Any allergic reactions to the vaccine must be notified at the clinic itself
Do not panic if you experience discomfort, allergic reactions, pain, itchiness, fever or fatigue. These are just a few ways in which your body’s immune system reacts to the vaccine.
Doctors have advised against drinking alcohol immediately after receiving the shot. It is best to avoid alcohol for the first 48-72 hours after vaccination as this is the usual period one might expect common and usually mild after-effects of vaccination, like fatigue, muscle aches, injection site pain