Younger people are, according to the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), the ones who are reporting the most side effects after the Covid-19 vaccination. Thus, there are many people under 39 years of age who are already preventively taking some type of pain reliever to avoid suffering from them. However, it is a practice that was only advised for those vaccinated with AstraZeneca.
What side effects are the most common
The most common side effects of vaccines are mild. Thus, they are related to pain, redness or swelling at the injection site. Or they present with general malaise, be it fever, tiredness, muscle pain, chills, fever and nausea.
The Spanish Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explain that this symptomatology can affect the ability to carry out daily activities, but it should disappear after a few days. In addition, they are mild and can be treated with lifestyle measures: a cold, wet cloth if you feel pain, redness or swelling at the site of the puncture; o Drink plenty of water and wear comfortable clothing for general conditions.
When to take paracetamol or ibuprofen
Taking paracetamol before and after vaccination was only recommended by the Ministry of Health for the AstraZeneca vaccine. However, it is advice that was not extended to the rest of the vaccines and that caused rejection by the scientific community. Thus, the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (Semfyc) is not in favor of
In the same sense, the CDC expressly recommends not taking over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or aspirin or acetaminophen, 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
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