Recommendations before the COVID vaccine
The Undersecretary for Prevention and Health Promotion, Hugo López Gatell, reported since the National Anti-COVID-19 Vaccination Plan began that people must have had breakfast or Eaten. The people that take medication on a regular basis they should continue to do so.
The Ministry of Health also emphasizes maintaining the hydrationespecially people who live in hot areas.
If you are not sure about receiving the vaccine, ask your doctor. According to the WHO, people with hypertension, diabetes, asthma, lung, liver and kidney diseases can be vaccinated.
Indications before the COVID vaccine
- Get a good night’s sleep and stay hydrated before getting vaccinated in order to feel your best that day.
- Go to the vaccination center with the corresponding sanitary measures. The use of face masks, use of antibacterial gel, a distance of 1.5 meters away from other people.
- According to the UNICEF, People who want to be vaccinated should consult their doctor about serious allergic reactions to any of the ingredients of the vaccines, in order to avoid possible adverse effects.
- You will not be able to get vaccinated if you are sick or show any symptoms of COVID-19 (in that case, you can get vaccinated once you have recovered as long as your doctor gives you approval).
- Yes, you can take medicine before applying some of the five vaccines that have been approved by Cofepris in the country.
What to do during the vaccination appointment
The health authorities and the head of the Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, have detailed that you must arrive at least 15 minutes before the vaccination centers in order to avoid crowds.
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The SSA reported that to observe any adverse reaction, one must remain at the vaccination site for at least 30 minutes after application.
What activities can be carried out and which ones to avoid after vaccination
Dr. Carlos Alberto Pantoja Meléndez, an academic from the Department of Public Health of the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, stated in an interview with Millennium that exercise can be done, since it is not contraindicated after inoculation.
What are the side effects of COVID vaccines?
Common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are:
- Pain in the arm, in the puncture area
- Slight fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle or joint pain
- Shaking chills
- Diarrhea
If a fever occurs, Dr. Carlos Alberto Pantoja Meléndez, an academic from the Department of Public Health of the UNAM School of Medicine, recommends taking a 500 mg paracetamol to relieve discomfort. In case of any other symptoms, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
What happens if I have the first dose of the vaccine and I get COVID?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (SDC), it is you can receive the vaccine (either dose) once there are no more symptoms. If any, the quarantine period has ended.
