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Post vaccination relief
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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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Yes. You can take paracetamol. No other pain killer is advised.
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Paracetamol is fine for body pain and will not alter your immune response to vaccination.
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Dr. Samvartika Somvanshi
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
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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