Finally the vaccine is here and people over 60 and above are getting vaccinated against the virus. Even those above the age of 45 years who have illnesses are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccines. So far, some 1.45 core people have received Covid-19 shots. In case you or your loved ones are about to get vaccinated, here are some precautions that you need to take before and after getting the vaccine shot. Check them out below:
How to Self-register?
Registrations are set to open at 9:00 am at www.cowin.gov.in and the Aarogya Setu app and citizens can register and book an appointment for Covid-19 vaccinations.
Have a look at the do’s and don’ts:
Before vaccination:
- If a person is allergic to medication or drugs, he/she should get an all-clear certificate from a doctor. A complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), or Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) levels can be checked under medical advice.
- If you are getting the vaccine then you must eat well and take medicines, if prescribed, ahead of vaccination.
- Don’t be stressed before getting the shot
- It is advised that people who have received blood plasma or monoclonal antibodies as part of Covid-19 treatment, or those who have been infected in the last one and a half months should not get the vaccine right away. They must wait for some time.
After vaccination:
- Someone who gets the vaccine is monitored at the vaccine center itself to guard against any immediate severe allergic reaction. People are allowed to leave only after it has been ascertained that this is not the case.
- You can experience some common side effects like fever or pain at the injection spot, so don’t panic if anything like this happens. You might also experience some other side effects like chills and fatigue, but they will go away in a few days.
Important points:
- Vaccines teach our immune system how to recognize and fight an external threat like the virus that causes Covid-19. It typically takes a few weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus.
- It means that it takes some time to develop immunity against the virus so you must follow all the precautionary measures for some days after getting vaccinated.