The Spanish vaccination strategy is reaching the largest age groups in our vaccination pyramid. Thus, it is good to remember what to do and avoid during the vaccination process. In addition, it must be taken into account that the
Why you should not take aspirin to prevent possible thrombosis
Prescription aspirin, like paracetamol or ibuprofen, is one of the medications recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to alleviate the side effects of vaccines against Covid-19. However, a part of the population began to take it as a way to prevent thrombosis that can be caused by Janssen and AstraZeneca vaccines, as there are scientific studies that indicate that acetylsalicylic acid prevents thrombosis or heart attack.
However, Fernando Simón, director of the CCAES, explained “I believe that taking acetylsalicylic acid is not going to substantially change any risk to anyone, if someone wants to take an aspirin, well, they can take it.” However, the epidemiologist wanted to remember that aspirin, like any other medication, has side effects.
Why you should not take paracetamol systematically
The Spanish health authorities explain that the secondary effects of the vaccines are mostly mild and, therefore, do not require medical assistance or pharmacological treatment. Thus, the general recommendation is not to take anything. However, the Ministry of Health, referring to a document in The Lancet, reported that one gram of paracetamol could be administered before the injection of the AstraZeneca vaccine and then one gram every six hours for the following 24 hours.
Thus, currently, in the doubts section, it explains that “headache, malaise, low-grade fever, myalgia, as well as nausea and vomiting, are common after vaccination, and can be treated with paracetamol.” However, this recommendation has not been well received by health professionals. For this reason, the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC) prepared a guide that established that it was not necessary to recommend Thus, the correct thing to do would be to take paracetamol after vaccination but in the event that adverse reactions are observed.
Why you can drink alcohol after vaccination against Covid-19
The developers of the vaccines authorized in Europe, such as Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, have not done so because this aspect was not taken into account in the clinical trials “There is no evidence that alcohol reduces the formation of antibodies,” says Richard Watkins, 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. And the Spanish Society of Immunology, which recalls that the consumption of distilled alcohol and drugs has an immunosuppressive effect.
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 or a glass of champagne to celebrate immunization, has not been shown to be contraindicated.
What to do after receiving the 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. A document in which he explained, among other recommendations, what to do after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine.
– Wait 15 minutes for possible immediate adverse reactions
Vaccinees should wait at the vaccination site for about 15 minutes after administering the dose in case of an immediate reaction. However, serious health-related reactions are very rare.
– Wait 15 days to achieve immunity
Unicef explains that one is fully vaccinated once two weeks have elapsed from the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna vaccine; 15 days from the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine; or two weeks from the single dose of the J&J/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine.
– Those vaccinated, for the moment, must continue to respect the containment measures
These vaccines are proving to be very effective in protecting people against serious illness caused by Covid-19. However, it is important to continue to respect security measures in order to protect others: avoid crowded spaces, maintain physical distance, wash your hands and wear a mask.
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