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There are ways to overcome the side effects after getting the covid-19 vaccine.
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Bobo.id – Vaccination is being carried out by the government to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Even the government has also given permission to vaccinate children with an age limit of 12 to 17 years.
Previously, vaccination could only be given to people aged 18 years and over.
Even so, there are still some people who are afraid to join this vaccination program.
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Many of these people are worried about the side effects after getting vaccinated.
Friends now need not be afraid to receive the vaccine, citing side effects after vaccination.
The side effects caused can be handled properly, because basically the vaccine to ward off the COVID-19 virus is not much different from vaccines in general.
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Before knowing what kind of treatment can be done after the vaccine, let’s first identify the side effects that may arise.
There are three types of reactions that may occur after administering the vaccine:
1. Local Reaction
In this local reaction, a person will experience some discomfort in the area where the vaccine is injected.
In the injected area, there will be redness, pain, or swelling.
It is also possible to develop cellulitis.
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2. Systematic Reactions
This one reaction can cause people to experience fever, weakness, headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain.
In this reaction, friends need to continue to monitor the condition.
3. Other Reactions
In addition to the two reactions above, there are also those who experience reactions such as allergies.
Some people experience hives, swelling, anaphylaxis, and even fainting.
If after your friends get vaccinated and experience the three reactions above, don’t worry.
You can handle this reaction at home before consulting a doctor.
According to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Implementation of the Covid-19 Vaccination, issued by the Directorate General of Public Health (Kesmas) of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), there are steps you can take to overcome the side effects of vaccination.
Here are some things you can do to overcome the side effects of vaccination.
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1. Compress
Friends who experience complaints of pain, swelling, and redness in the vaccine injection area, can apply cold water compresses.
Friends can use ice cubes covered with a towel.
Then compress on the swollen area.
2. Paracetamol
On the side effects of swelling, pain, and redness, you need to take paracetamol.
Paracetamol consumed must also be in accordance with the prescribed dose.
The same thing needs to be done if the side effects are fever, until pain occurs.
3. Drink White Water
Just like overcoming a fever in general, friends should increase the consumption of water.
Drinking water can prevent dehydration and neutralize body temperature.
4. Take a warm bath
Friends who have a fever to pain can try to take a warm bath.
Warm water will make the body feel fresher and more comfortable.
In addition, friends can increase rest and reduce strenuous physical activity.
Friends who have received the vaccine and experience side effects must report it to the health worker at the health care facility providing the vaccine.
Or you can also report the condition to the nearest health center.
The government also anticipates by monitoring for 30 minutes after giving the vaccine.
Vaccine recipients should not immediately leave the site to obtain monitoring.
So let’s register to take vaccinations in your area.
Do not be afraid of vaccines, yes, friends.
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