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Today I have taken Corona Vaccine Covishield. I am 27 years old ... I have a severe headache and fever I don't want to eat anything I have taken Paracetamol 650 ... Do I have to take any other medicine? Do I have any reason to be afraid 😨 ...
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No major reason to worry. Adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination are known and are mild.
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 last for a few days to a week at the most.
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Reduce PARACETAMOL dosage to 500mg twice to thrice a day after meals. Kindly consult if additional information is needed.
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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.
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Hi, nothing to worry about. These are common side effects of vaccine.
Also take Tab Pan 40 empty stomach in morning along with paracetamol. Fever will disappear in 2-3 days
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Hi,it's common side effect of vaccine. Continue tab.dolo650,&plenty of fluids.
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Will be fine in 24-48 hours
Next Steps
Proper hydration is important
Health Tips
Manage bp dm properly
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There is no reason to be afraid of , the symptoms you are telling are some common side effects after vaccination it will disappear in a day or two.
Next Steps
- Eat healthy meal and drink plenty of water .
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Dr. Boddepalli Sireesha
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
No need to be afraid
Side effects post vaccination can last for 1 or 2 days
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Dr. Mahammad Riyaj
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4 yrs exp
Gulbarga
After vaccination 2-3 days you'll be fine take tab paracetamol 3 times a day its enough
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Dr. Nitesh Kumar
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Alwar
Take paracetamol when fever occur....u will be okay in 2-3 days
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