Young people are the ones who report the most side effects after the Covid-19 vaccine. Thus, many take, as a precaution, an analgesic before receiving it. However, it is a practice that is discouraged by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Below is a summary of what can and cannot be done in the vaccination process.
Can I receive other vaccines along with the Covid-19?
CDC explains that the Covid-19 vaccine can be received along with other vaccines in the same consultation. So you no longer need to wait 14 days between shots. “Experience with other vaccines has shown that the way our bodies mount protection, known as the immune response, after receiving the vaccine and the potential side effects of vaccines are generally similar when given alone or with other vaccines.” , explains the agency.
Can the Covid-19 vaccine be mixed with medications?
The CDC explains that it is not recommended for most people to avoid, stop or delay medication to treat underlying conditions at the time they are vaccinated against Covid-19. However, the CDC recommends that people who take medications that suppress the immune system ask their family doctor about how they might intervene with the vaccine.
Regarding taking medication to combat side effects, the CDC expressly recommends not taking drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin before vaccination in order to try to prevent vaccine-related side effects. “It is not known how these drugs can affect the effectiveness of the vaccine,” explains the agency. However, it also explains if you take these medications regularly for other reasons, “you should continue to take them before you get vaccinated,” it adds.
Regarding taking paracetamol or ibuprofen after vaccination, the CDC recommends consulting your doctor if you should take any medication of these characteristics for pain or discomfort that may be felt after vaccination. In addition, it recommends consulting your doctor about side effects:
– If irritation or tenderness at the injection site worsens after 24 hours
– If your side effects worry you or do not seem to be going away after a few days
Can I drink alcohol after receiving the vaccine?
The developers of the approved vaccines in Europe have not made any specific recommendations because the trial participants did not account for alcohol consumption, and the findings did not mention that people had problems after drinking. “There is no evidence that alcohol reduces antibody formation,” says Richard Watkins, an infectious disease physician and professor of internal medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
However, Sheena Cruickshank, a professor and immunologist at the University of Manchester, explained to HuffPost that when alcohol is drunk the night before or a few days later, the immune system does not fully function, which could harm the ultimate goal of vaccination. . A conclusion also reached by Ronx Ikharia, a specialist in emergency medicine, in the BBC documentary entitled The truth about strengthening your immune system.
The Spanish Society of Immunology, for its part, recalls that the consumption of distilled alcohol and drugs has an immunosuppressive effect, with mechanisms very similar to those that occur in situations of depression or stress. “Until recently it was indicated that the moderate intake of wine or beer could be ‘immuno-healthy’. We must here deny it and distinguish that a pleasure during a meal should not be identified as healthy: that it does not negatively affect the immune system is not synonymous with health (there are many very harmful side effects),” explains the organization.
Thus, the conclusion is that alcohol is a substance that, consumed in excess, has an impact on the immune system, which is in charge of generating defenses against the Covid-19 virus. However, moderate consumption, for example, a beer to celebrate immunization, has not been shown to be contraindicated.
What to do before receiving a Covid-19 vaccine
The United Nations Children’s Fund or Unicef has developed a decalogue of tips and lifestyle recommendations to ensure a vaccination process that is as comfortable and safe as possible.
1. Sleep well and stay hydrated
2. Wear the mask and respect the distance
3. Communication: It is advisable to inform the health professional of any illness or condition that may require additional precautions.
4. Keep your immunization record.
5. Wait 15 minutes for possible immediate adverse reactions
6. Secondary effects of the vaccines: Unicef explains that it would be necessary to go to the doctor if these secondary effects or others are maintained three days after vaccination.
7. Wait 15 days to achieve immunity
8. Those vaccinated must continue to respect containment measures
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