KONTAN.CO.ID – Jakarta. The government continues to intensify the third dose or booster Covid-19 vaccine program for the people of Indonesia. Like previous Covid-19 vaccinations, booster vaccines have a number of side effects. Here are a number of ways to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine.
The Covid-19 booster vaccine program in Indonesia has been started since January 12, 2022. As of February 27, 2022, the recipients of the Covid-19 booster vaccine have reached 9,808,784 people.
To encourage the number of recipients of the Covid-19 booster vaccine, the government has changed the conditions. Now the requirement to get the Covid-19 booster vaccine is 3 months after the complete dose of vaccination.
Previously, the requirement for the Covid-19 booster vaccine was 6 months after the complete dose of vaccination.
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How to reduce or overcome the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine
Reporting from Kompas.com, the Covid-19 booster vaccine can also cause side effects such as fever, fatigue, headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine are different for each person.
Some experience the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine in a matter of days. However, there are also those who do not feel any side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine.
However, the benefits of the vaccine certainly outweigh the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine. In addition, we can prevent or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine.
Here’s how to prevent or reduce the serious side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine:
1. Drink enough water
The first way to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine is to drink enough water. According to family medicine expert from Westmed Medical Group, Nicholas Pantaleo, adequate rest and drinking enough water for one to two days of the vaccine will help speed up the recovery of the vaccine effect.
Before the vaccine, you are also advised to increase your intake of drinking water by one liter, which will greatly help to minimize the impact of the vaccine. “Keep increasing your fluid intake up to two days after the vaccine,” added Pantaleo. To make things easier, consider purchasing an extra large water bottle that can be reused after the vaccine.
2. Avoid strenuous activities
The second way to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine is to avoid strenuous activity after vaccination.
It is also recommended that you exercise your arms frequently before vaccination. However, after the vaccine you are advised to rest your arm for one to two days. Because, moving your arm excessively after the vaccine can weaken the immune system.
3. Prepare acetaminophen or ibuprofen
The third way to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine is to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Medically, antipyretic or analgesic drugs such as acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to treat post-vaccination symptoms. If you have a fever for more than 48 hours after vaccination, you are advised to get tested for Covid-19.
4. Avoid alcohol
The fourth way to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine is not to drink alcohol.
Alcohol will not decrease the body’s immune response, but it can cause symptoms similar to those associated with vaccines. So, as a warning, you should avoid drinking excessively before and after vaccination.
Those are various ways to overcome or reduce the side effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccine. Get the Covid-19 booster vaccine immediately if you meet the requirements.
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