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Is it mandatory to take paracetamol after covod vaccination...I have body ache and headache...no fever...so haven't take any medication till.now...and I can manage symptoms without any mediation...so is it ok or there is any problem with immune response of not taken??
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It is not mandatory to take PARACETAMOL after vaccination. If you're asymptomatic, then it's well and good. There is no link between symptoms after vaccination and intensity of the immune response. 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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Hi, yes it is perfectly ok not to take paracetamol if you can manage the symptoms. Their is nothing wrong with your immune response. As these symptoms are side effects and their severity differ from person to person
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No, not mandatory. If u get fever u need to take otherwise no need
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