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What you need to know before getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
(Last Updated On: March 27, 2021)
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in 2020, the COVID-19 vaccine has been the talk of the town. Now almost after a year, our experts gave their best to make the most effective vaccine and it is our chance to get vaccinated.
No matter how long we had to wait for the vaccine, the vaccine may not be for everyone. After the first dose of vaccine, there have been some allergic reactions to the vaccine that have sparked concern among the people.
If it is your chance to get the vaccine, we recommend you to consult your primary doctor first. The vaccine has different reactions on different people, which depend on your health, your allergies, your immune system and your medical history. You may have many questions and concerns in your mind before getting the vaccine, it is recommended to clear all your doubts before getting the jab.
According to many doctors, a person with a medical condition should consult their primary health care doctor before being vaccinated to eliminate the risk of severe reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. As a receiver of the vaccine you should be aware about the types of vaccine, their effectiveness, reactions, etc.
Here is a list of top 5 questions, as recommended by the experts, that you should ask your primary health care doctor before going to get the vaccination.
- Where, when and how can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
It is recommended by the doctors that you stay updated with the news and see when your age group can get the vaccine, once it’s your chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, go to your primary health care doctor, get a check up done and make sure it is safe for you to get vaccinated. Once you know you are safe to get vaccinated, you need to register yourself to get the vaccine. As per the government, you need to register yourself with the CoWin app, once you are registered all the vaccination centers in your vicinity will be displayed and you can choose the center and time slot as per your convenience.
- What are the common side effects one should be ready for?
Most of the common side effects seen after the vaccine are mild fever, weakness and body pain. These are very common side effects that one can experience after being vaccinated. It’s natural for our immune system to react in this way, it means that our body is creating the antibody against the coronavirus.
- I already had COVID-19. Should I get vaccinated or wait?
Doctors recommend getting vaccinated even if you have had COVID-19 earlier. As the natural antibody that is produced by the body against the coronavirus is fewer than what is being injected by the vaccine. So it is safe to get the vaccine and have more antibodies in your immune system.
If you still are COVID-19 positive, you should wait, finish your quarantine period and then get vaccinated.
- Should pregnant or breastfeeding women get the vaccine?
The clinical trials of the vaccine did not include any pregnant or breastfeeding women. So there is no record if the vaccine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women or not, but there is no indication that the vaccine is unsafe for the pregnant women or it affects the milk production.
- Can you get COVID from the vaccine?
No you cannot get COVID from the COVID-19 vaccine at all. Both the vaccines used in India, that is Covishield and Covaxin, insert the inactive form of the coronavirus in your system and prepare your body to recognise the virus, make antibodies against the virus and fight the virus if it ever enters your body again.
These are a few questions you should ask your doctor, you should also clear any other doubts you have before going to get vaccinated. It’s better to be safe and consult a doctor than facing any allergic reaction to the vaccine, book an appointment with your primary healthcare doctor or any doctor in your vicinity using the Surite app. Download the app now from the link given below and book an appointment easily without waiting in long lines to get consultation.
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