The Spanish vaccination campaign approaches the youngest age groups, the ones that usually register the most side effects, and towards a time of year, summer, where the lifestyle is different from the rest. Thus, it is worth remembering what can be done and avoided after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine.
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.
Can I play sports after receiving the vaccine?
The SUMMA coordinator at the Wizink Center vaccination center (Madrid), Raquel Jiménez, shared with the program Ya es Noon some keys on the style that should be followed after receiving the dose so that the process is ideal. Thus, she discouraged the consumption of alcohol, and not doing any sports or exertion for the next eight hours.
“Before vaccination there is no contraindication, a normal life must be carried out and after that, you must wait about eight hours to ensure that there are no side effects before making efforts and being able to start living a normal life,” he explained. In this sense, the health also recommended not to have sex during the same period of time.
Can I go to the beach or pool to sunbathe?
The other of the recommendations explained by the SUMMA coordinator deals with the current year’s season. Thus, many of those vaccinated ask if they can go to the beach or the pool after receiving the vaccine. Thus, Raquel Jiménez indicates that it is not “contraindicated” to go to the beach or the pool, nor to bathe, but warns that “it is not advisable to expose yourself to the sun during the hottest hours.” “The sun is not indicated after receiving the vaccine,” she commented.
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
Facebook Comments
Disqus