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Fever after covid vaccination
Yesterday, I got vaccinated for COVID-19 and today left hand is paining badly as well as feeling like fever. I am unable to move my left hand due to pain. Can I take any medicine for that? Painkillers and Paracetamol?
Please advice me.
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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 or an icepack on the affected area to reduce pain. Consult your doctor if redness, tenderness, or swelling of the hand worsens. Do not rub the affected area.
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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take Tablet PARACETAMOL 500mg thrice a day after meals provided you have no prior reaction to the medication.
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Common side effects of vaccine u can takr paracetamol 500 mg whenever pain is intolerable and apply hot bag on injection site
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Dr. M.Manoj Kumar
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry!
It's very common after getting the vaccination shot.
Try ice pack at vaccination site.That'll help.
You can take paracetamol but avoid painkillers for atleast 2weeks.
STAY HYDRATED!!!
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Just take paracetamol. You will be fine 2 days
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Dr. Boddepalli Sireesha
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8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Side effects after vaccination will last for 3 to 4 days .No need to worry
Apply ice pack at injection site
Take dolo 650 sos
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consult me for further guidance
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