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Post vaccination relief

2021-05-13 14:18:22
I took my first dose of covaxin yesterday. I have some mild local body pain around the left shoulder/back where I took my vaccine, as well as a persistent mild headache. In addition there is some general tiredness. It advisable to take pain relief or paracetamol to reduce discomfort?
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Answered2021-05-13 14:41:39

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Yes. You can take paracetamol. No other pain killer is advised.

Answered2021-05-13 16:11:35

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Paracetamol is fine for body pain and will not alter your immune response to vaccination.
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Plenty of fluids

Answered2021-05-13 14:43:04

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Yes you can take paracetamol 650 mg thrice in a day for 2-3 days. If condition get worse go to physician.

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