The elderly in the US will receive the Covid-19 vaccine. (Envato Elements)
There are several things that must be done before and after vaccination, what are they?
SuaraMalang.id – Vaccine Covid-19 will be immediately injected into various vulnerable groups, starting with the health workers first. If you are one of those listed, maybe you need to get ready to find out more about the Covid-19 vaccine.
Launch from Health, The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you learn more about how the Covid-19 vaccine works and its benefits. vaccination.
“Also, although there are no official guidelines on this, you may need to rest or relax the night before vaccination,” infectious disease expert Amesh A. Adalja, MD, senior researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, told Health.
Rest is necessary to keep you fit before the first injection. Because if you are not fit and something happens during vaccination, it will be possible to obscure the effectiveness of the vaccine.
“In addition, there is a possibility that the Covid-19 vaccine could cause some flu-like side effects,” said Dr. Adalja.
In this case, William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist and professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine states that you should not immediately take drugs such as ibuprofen because it allows you to change your relationship.
“It’s not going to damage your immune response, but we don’t want to take risks,” said Schaffner.
Meanwhile, when it comes to getting vaccinated, the CDC recommends covering your mouth and nose with a mask, and keeping at least six feet away from others.
“The actual vaccination process will be similar to what happens when you get the flu shot or most other vaccines,” says John Sellick, DO, an infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University at Buffalo.
“You will be asked to wait about 15 minutes or so to make sure you don’t have a reaction after the injection,” says Dr. Schaffner.
After the first injection, you will have to wait several weeks for the second injection for the vaccine to provide full protection.
Apart from that, you may experience some side effects after being vaccinated. Here are the most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CDC:
– Pain at the injection site
– Swelling in the arm where you shot
– Fever
– Chills
– Exhausted
– Headache
If you experience arm pain or swelling, the CDC recommends applying a clean, cool, wet washcloth to the area. If you have a fever, the CDC recommends drinking plenty of fluids and dressing lightly.
Meanwhile, if you experience pain or discomfort, the CDC says to talk to your doctor about using over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
“In general, side effects go away within a day or two,” says Dr. Schaffner.
But the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider if redness or pain at the site where you got the injection increases after 24 hours.
The CDC recommends that you get a second shot even if you experience side effects after the first unless your vaccination provider or doctor advises you not to have a second shot.
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