Covid Vaccination

2021-05-20 20:25:57
My brother got a fever less than 99.8 F on 8th of May and post that he had tiredness for 3-4 days but no fever (without taking paracetamol). He hasn't went for RT PCR. Now he got his covid vaccination slot for tomorrow. Should he take the vaccination? By looking at the shortage of vaccine and rush for registration should he skip this opportunity or go for it? Currently, he is not having any symptoms. Is there any risk in taking vaccine shot if he was covid infected?
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Yes he should take the vaccination. The most common side effects following COVID-19 vaccines are fatigue, a fever, headaches, body aches, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and pain at the site of injection, according to the World Health Organization. These may last from a few days to a week and are mostly self limiting. Take medication as prescribed by your doctor and rest. You can keep a clean wet cloth on the affected area to reduce pain. Consult your doctor if redness, tenderness, or swelling of the hand worsens. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Avoid doing strenuous activities for at least 3-4 days after getting the vaccine. It is safer to avoid alcohol and smoking for a few days. The vaccine does not fully prevent infection by the COVID-19 virus. However it drastically reduces the chances of severe life threatening consequences and death due to COVID-19.
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Follow COVID appropriate behavior. 1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol if soap and water are not available. 2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. 6. Wear cloth face coverings such as a mask in public settings, especially where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. 7. Ensure regular hand washing with soap and potable water after touching animals and animal products 8. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands; Avoid contact with sick animals or spoiled animal products. 9. Strictly avoid any contact with other animals in the market (e.g., stray cats and dogs, rodents, birds, bats). 10. Avoid contact with potentially contaminated animal waste or fluids on the soil or structures of shops and market facilities. 11. Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked animal products: Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.

Answered2021-05-21 04:41:45

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If positive, 3 month gap needed

Answered2021-05-20 20:37:00

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No plz don't go vaccine. Plz cancel it if he/she has any symptoms .

Answered2021-05-20 20:36:41

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Dear practo customer As per new ICMR guidelines19 05 2021 if patient tests positive he have to take vaccine after 3 months

Answered2021-05-20 20:35:53

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If he is having any symptoms go for rt pcr if it’s negative no problem u can go for vaccination If it’s positive according to new guidelines vaccination should be done 3 months after recovery from COVID.

Answered2021-05-20 20:31:40

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