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CHANDIGARH, August 17
After experiencing the two infection peaks, everyone is praying that the country and its states do not witness another spike in fresh cases. To avert the third wave, medical experts believe that people must adhere to Covid safety protocols besides getting vaccinated at the earliest.
The researchers have found that the people who have taken even the first dose of the Covishield or the Covaxin vaccine, have less chances of getting a severe infection and of getting hospitalised. Also, they believe, vaccines are helping in controlling the fatality rate.
If you are booked the slot or are deciding to walk-in in the vaccination centre to take the anti-Coid-19 vaccine shot, then keep the following ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ in your mind to stay healthy post the vaccination.
DO’s
- Drink a lot of water: Keep yourself hydrated and drink a lot of water post your vaccination to avoid getting any adverse effects of the vaccine. After vaccination, you can feel muscle pain or fever but enough intake of water will help you feel good.
- Eat healthy and balanced diet: eating healthy and balanced diet is the must follow step after the vaccination. Remember not to visit the vaccination centre with your empty stomach. Go for green vegetables, eggs, soups, chicken, and other nutrient-rich food items. Also, don’t forget to eat fruits for a couple of days after the vaccination.
- Take enough sleep: Post vaccination, you may feel dizziness, fatigue or weakness but enough sleep will help you recover quickly.
- Adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols: Even if you are vaccinated, doctors advise you to continue following the Covid-19 safety protocols, including maintaining social-distances and wearing face masks in public areas.
- Consult doctors on symptoms, side effects: If you receive any side effects post the vaccination, including chest pain, breathlessness, and persistent abdominal pain with or without vomiting, or any other uncommon symptom, immediately consult the doctor. Also, catching Covid infection post vaccination is also common, so get yourself tested on receiving virus related symptoms.
DON’Ts
- Avoid smoking, alcohol: At least for the couple of days after the vaccination, avoid taking any substance for ‘booze’, including alcohol, cigarettes or drugs.
- Avoid doing heavy exercise: Your body will definitely require some time to recover and gain the energy level. Don’t go to the gym and do heavy exercise for at least 3-4 days after the vaccination. However, going for a walk for a few minutes will keep you healthy.
