Most Common Side Effects After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Most Common Side Effects After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine: 

After getting vaccinated for COVID-19 your body will protect you from getting infected from COVID-19 by generating antibodies. In this process you may feel some side effects, these side effects are usual symptoms that your body is building protection. These side effects might hurt the ability to do usual daily things. These side effects will vanish in few days it won't last long. Some people won’t have any side effects and some will be affected by these.

Common Side Effects after Covid-19 Vaccination:

• Covid-19 Vaccine shot will be given on the arm. So, the area where the shot is given that area may feel some - Pain, Swelling and Redness
• The rest of the Body may have – Headache, Muscle Pain, Tiredness, Chills, Nausea, Fever.

Some Helpful Tips after Covid-19 Vaccination:

• You can talk to the doctor about whether to take pain relief medicines or not such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines or aspirin after getting vaccinated. You can take the above-mentioned medicine after you get vaccinated to avoid or get relief from side effects after consulting the doctor.

To avoid pain and discomfort on the arm after Covid-19 Vaccination:

• You can apply a washed or clean, cool, wet washcloth on that area.
• Do some arm's exercise
• To avoid discomfort from fever:
• Drink a lot of fluids
• Wear loose and light cloth.

After Second Shot: These side effects may be more intense after getting the second shot, which will go away in few days.

Time to call the doctor after Covid-19 Vaccination: Up to some extent pain and discomfort are normal after vaccination. But you can call your doctor if-

• The redness and swelling get more worst after 24 hours.
• Even after few days, side effects are not going away.

Point to Remember after Covid-19 Vaccination:

• Side effects will not be going to be last long, they will affect your daily activities for few days only.
• You should get two-shot of the COVID-19 Vaccine to get the most out of it. There should be a minimum of 5-6 weeks gap between both doses.
• Even after complete the vaccination, you should always wear a mask when you go outside and use a hand sanitiser from time to time if you are outside. Keep a safe distance from other people.