What not to do after taking the COVID Vaccine? Post Vaccination FAQs answered

COVID vaccinations for elderly and at-risk individuals have begun in India across all states. As of w, re is a lot of misinformation surrounding vaccine and people have been asking a lot of questions on internet. So, let's take a look at some of se questions and clear some misunderstandings. We'll also look at what t to do after taking COVID vaccine. 

What t to do after taking Covid Vaccine? 

Many people may start to believe that y are completely immune after getting first dose of vaccine and go about ir business without masks worry-free. However, two vaccines currently being administered in India have a total of 2 doses. When an individual has finished taking his two doses, and two weeks have passed since ir last dose, n a complete immunity against COVID 19 will be developed in ir body. Keeping that in mind, here are all precautions after COVID vaccine you should be following. All this information is based on CDC (Centre for Disease Control) guidelines. 

• Don't think that you are completely immune to COVID after vaccination, as vaccines have a 100 per cent success rate. If you contract COVID after vaccinations, you may get mild symptoms. re is also possibility you may be able to transmit COVID to people who are unvaccinated. 
• Continue to wear a mask in public
• Avoid crowded s and stay at least at a distance of six feet from ors to keep yourself and people around you safe. 
• If you develop COVID symptoms, do t igre m thinking you are immune, and consult a doctor immediately.
• Lastly, remember that vaccination takes a while to kick in, and you will develop immunity a couple of weeks after second dose. 
• You may develop fever or headaches as a side effect within first couple of days after vaccination, so you can take Paracetamol tablets and rest. 
• Avoid strenuous physical activity 2-3 days after vaccination.

Can You Drink Alcohol After Taking COVID Vaccine? 

re have been studies that state taking alcohol after vaccine may cause any adverse effects. Still, it would be safer to stick to a moderate amount or alcohol a few days after taking vaccine, as you do t want to put stress on your body after vaccination. Plus, some people may face some side effects of vaccine, and in that case, it's safer to refrain from consuming alcohol. 

Covid Vaccine Side Effects 

two vaccines being administered in India are based on dead virus cells inserted into body via 2 doses to develop long term immunity. When vaccine is administered, body's immune system attacks cells. first two or three days after taking vaccine, people may experience symptoms like fever, headaches, cough, cold. This is body's natural immune response and thing to worry about. However, if you feel severely unwell, it's advisable to consult a doctor. 

Disclaimer: Information based on CDC and UN guidelines. Additional information obtained from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI. You can check out government's vaccination guidelines here. 

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