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Covid vaccine side effects
It is the third day since i got the covid vaccine and my arm hurts at the sight of injection. What should I do and how long will this last?
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It's very common. Nothing to worry here. It will be alright by few days.
You can take Paracetamol 650mg to get some relief.
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If pain do not subside or any swelling appears, consult your physician.
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Being an ent specialist, I would suggest you to contact me via Practo.
Mostly you won’t feel it after 3-4 days
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mild pain can be there but look for any abscess formation at the injection site.
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Dr. Pankaj Malakar
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Guwahati
Injection site tenderness is common with covid vaccines.It will go away gradually.
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you can take a pain killer if pain becomes unbearable.
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Dear these are normal symptoms post vaccinations.. paracetamol is enough for the pain and fever
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