At a time when vaccination in Spain has reached cruising speed and there are already more than 7 million Spaniards with the two doses administered against COVID-19, there are many people who are impatiently awaiting the call from their autonomous community to receive the vaccine. It is convenient to know what to do and what to avoid the days before and after the day of the coronavirus puncture.
Unicef lists a series of measures that people who go to get vaccinated should take into account to put into practice during those days.
Before: Researching the Vaccine
Faced with the misinformation that proliferates on the internet, It is important to go to safe sources such as those of the Ministry of Health, the European Union or organizations such as the World Health Organization. There, you will be able to see how the vaccine you are going to receive works and what is made with and you will be able to know if there are any compounds that may pose a risk to you.
Before: Talk to your doctor
In the case of having had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine throughout your life, yeah you are not sure if you can get vaccinated for the medication what do you drink or if you continue to have symptoms of COVID-19, Unicef recommends that you go to the doctor.
Before: Sleep well and hydrate
To be in the best condition on the day of vaccination, it is important to get the best possible sleep and hydration. Also, it will be important not to take over-the-counter medications before the puncture.
Before: tattoos or piercings:
Be realized tattoos or piercings before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is not recommendedas the body is more likely to generate an adverse immune response.
During: maintain security measures
Either in one of the special vaccination centers that the different autonomous communities have enabled or in health centers, It is important to comply with the regulations by wearing a mask and maintaining a safe interpersonal distance.
During: Talk to the nursing staff
It is very important that you communicate with the personnel who will proceed with your vaccination about factors that may increase your risk such as having a disease or being pregnant.
During: go comfortable
Dressing in comfortable clothes to go to get vaccinated not only It will make you feel more calm, but it will facilitate the work of the health personnel to administer the vaccine in one of the two arms.
During: keep the vaccination record
Normally, you will receive a paper that will be the vaccination record. In that case, it is best to photograph it and keep it in a safe place. If we do not receive the paper, we will have to know how to get it, for example, if it can be downloaded through the internet.
After: wait a reasonable time
After receiving the puncture, health personnel recommend staying somewhere nearby for fifteen minutes to verify that the vaccine does not generate any adverse effects immediately and we are in good condition to go home.
After: watch out for side effects
In the days after vaccination, andIt is crucial to be aware of the side effects that may appear. Some are common and last a few days, such as pain in the puncture area, headache, or fever, but If they last or longer or a serious reaction is generated, it is vitally important to see a doctor.
After: stay protected
Despite the fact that two weeks after the second dose a person is immunized against COVID-19, Spanish health authorities continue to oblige everyone to take precautionary measures such as wearing a mask, respecting the safety distance, washing their hands, etc.
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