Since the implementation of the widespread vaccination system to the population has been achieved stop numerous infectious diseases that, if it were not for this public health measure, would spread throughout the world without control. Despite being a health gesture that most experts consider necessary for the common good, it is not something that should be taken lightly.
The fact of getting vaccinated requires following certain guidelines on the part of the citizen, which will avoid unnecessary complications in addition to promoting maximum safety and effectiveness on the part of the vaccine inoculated by injection. The American health magazine Parade has consulted a series of professionals to find out what the five most important precautions are when getting vaccinated.
1. The doctor must know our history, without bias
When we are going to undergo a vaccine, the doctor must know our history without us hiding anything from him. No matter how insignificant it may seem to usany small health detail could ruin the effectiveness of the vaccine and even put us at risk.
“Don’t hide your medical history from him health professional to administer vaccines to you under any circumstances,” says Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, MD, MS, medical expert and executive director of internal medicine to the North American media.
“Before receiving any vaccine, patients are usually given a questionnaire to screen for potential contraindications,” says Dr. Okeke-Igbokwe. The questionnaire asks about previous allergic reactions to vaccinespossibility of pregnancy and other pertinent health-related issues. Patients should answer these questions accurately to ensure that there are no contraindications to any particular vaccine.
Regarding the pregnant patientsthis information is essential for health professionals to know, since live vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy.
2. It is not advisable to take anti-inflammatory medications
Doctors advise against take anti-inflammatories if we are going to receive a dose of vaccine, although in this case it will always be the doctor who has the last word, since there are specific cases in which they may have to prescribe them.
So, according to David Cutler, a family medicine doctor at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, to Parade magazine, “we have to avoid taking acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine or similar medications just before receiving the vaccine. These medications may be taken, if the doctor deems it appropriate or the type of vaccine warrants them, after administration.”
3. The puncture area must be relaxed
Nobody likes to get a puncture but, as much as possible, you should try avoid any tension added to the area where the vaccine is going to be administered, since it could be counterproductive.
Staying still and relaxed is essential, as says Dr. Richard A. Martinello, professor of medicine and pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. “Have the muscles of the relaxed zone “It will minimize trauma to the muscle and limit any discomfort after vaccination.”
It is also important to be relaxed to have slept the night beforeEnough hours (7 or 8), which will help guarantee the effectiveness of the vaccine. It is also not advisable to exercise too intensely before or after the day of vaccination, because the side effects could be especially bothersome.
4. You should avoid drinking alcohol before receiving the vaccine
“Excessive alcohol consumption can dehydrate us and weaken the true immune function of the vaccine, which will also make the side effects worse,” warns Dr. Eve Elizabeth Pennie, physician and epidemiologist at DrugWatch.
And he adds: “staying hydrated helps reduce the chances of dizziness and other side effects”. Therefore, if we are afraid of the needle, we should look for another method to calm ourselves and not drinking alcohol.
5. If you have a cold, wait until you are cured to get vaccinated
Before undergoing vaccination, it is important that we speak with our doctor, who will be the one to assess whether we have a chronic illness that could prevent the effectiveness of the vaccine. “We must also take time if we have colds when we get vaccinated, because the effectiveness could be reduced,” explains Dr. Richelle Guerrero-Wooley, an infectious disease expert at Loma Linda University Health.
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