Covid-19 Vaccination: Things You Need To Know (Precautions) Before & After Getting Covid-19 Shot

By Priya Singha on May 20, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination

Taking Covid-19 shot? A vaccination campaign against the Covid-19 pandemic is going on in the country. In such situation, it is very important to know what you should do before and after getting vaccinated, what not…

Before Vaccination

Those who have allergies to vaccine or medicine must consult a doctor before getting the Covid-19 shot.
A diabetic or blood pressure patient must have their diabetes or blood pressure levels normal before taking the vaccine.
Cancer patients, and especially those who have chemotherapy, should follow medical advice before getting vaccinated.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms on the day of vaccination, do not go to the appointment because you can spread the virus to others in the vaccination center.
If you have been infected with Covid-19 in the last month, do not take the vaccine now.
Those who have received blood plasma or monoclonal antibodies as part of Covid-19 treatment are not allowed to take the jab. These persons should take the vaccine under the supervision of their doctor.
Experts believe, eating healthy and drinking plenty of water or fluids regularly before getting the COVID shot reduces the possibility of side effects caused by the vaccine.
If you have any health problems or are taking medicines including painkillers, tell your vaccinator or health provider before getting vaccinated.

After Vaccination

There are some precautions related to the vaccination of COVID-19, which all person should follow even after the Covid-19 shot.

Some people feel side effects immediately after vaccination and some people after 24 hours. Hence, its recommended to take complete rest for at least 2-3 days after getting the vaccinated.
It’s also normal to experience some side effects (mild fever, fatigue, headaches and soreness at the injection area) post-vaccination. These are recovered on their own after a few days.
If side effects persist for a long time after vaccination, then contact the vaccination center or a doctor, do not take any medication or treatment on your own.
Keep yourself hydrated after applying the vaccine. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and nuts in your diet.
Avoid smoking and alcohol after vaccination at least for three days. They can cause dehydration or lack of water in the body, and side effects of the vaccine may increase. Drinking alcohol after getting vaccinated also makes your immunity weak.
Eating fried and roasted food should be avoided after vaccination. Avoid too much sweet and sugar as it may occur stress, anxiety, and difficulty in sleeping.
You have to follow all protocols after applying the first dose of the vaccine because antibodies are produced in the body only after getting both doses of the vaccine.
Continue following COVID precautionary measures even after getting both doses of Covid-19 vaccines. You need to wear the mask, maintain social distance, and hand sanitizer etc.
Don’t lose or throw your vaccine card because you have to show the vaccine card timestamp for the second dose. Additionally, a COVID-19 vaccine card may be required for public places and transportation or any other reason.

Priya Singha: Priya is a freelance writer with an experience of 4+ years of her writing career. She pursued her Masters from DDU, Gorakhpur. She is very passionate about writing and is fond of writing short articles and blogs. She even has worked for several companies. Writing articles in the field of Health & Fitness, Beauty, Home Remedies and Travel are some of her most interested topics and brings out the best in her.