It is known that any vaccine can prevent people from becoming ill from COVID-19. It doesn't contain any live virus, and it can't give you COVID-19. It contains the genetic code for an important part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called the spike protein. After getting the vaccine, your body makes copies of the spike protein, and your immune system will learn to recognise and fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
It is
important that you receive two doses of your COVID-19 vaccine at least three
weeks apart. Full protection against COVID-19 will not occur until about a week
after your second dose.
What to
do before vaccination?
Limit
intake of alcohol the night before to prepare for your vaccine.
Drinking
too much alcohol can lead to dehydration and a hangover. Do not place yourself
in a position to be fighting a hangover and possible side effects from the
second shot.
Drink water, not
alcohol, before getting a vaccine.
Drinking water
every day is important for your health. Drinking water contributes to overall
health and can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear
thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to
constipation and kidney stones. Staying hydrated before the vaccine will
contribute to your well-being.
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Do you need a COVID-19 test before getting the vaccine?
No, a COVID-19 test is not required before receiving the vaccine, but wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart from others. In addition, people do not need a COVID-19 antibody test after receiving the vaccine.
The reasons why you shouldn't attend a COVID-19 vaccination appointment
There are a few
reasons to wait to get the vaccine:
1- If you’ve
recently had COVID-19. You should be recovered and have completed your
isolation period before getting a vaccine.
2- If you were
exposed to COVID-19, wait 14 days from your exposure. If you haven’t developed
symptoms in that time, you can come to your vaccine appointment.
3- If you are
unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from
COVID-19.
4- If you have
received convalescent plasma or monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19.( wait
90 days)
What to expect after vaccination
As with any
vaccine, you may have some side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
- pain or swelling
at the injection site
- tiredness
- headache
- muscle pain
- chills
- fever
- joint pain.
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These side effects are usually mild and usually go away within one or two days. If you experience pain at the injection site or fever, headaches or body aches after vaccination, you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen. These help reduce the above symptoms (you do not need to take paracetamol or ibuprofen before vaccination). If there is swelling at the injection site, you can use a cold compress.
What happens after you get the vaccine?
You will be asked
to wait 15 minutes in the vaccine clinic after getting a shot to monitor for
any reactions.
While most people report only mild discomfort in their arm at the injection site right after receiving a COVID-19 shot, some people say they feel feverish or sweaty after receiving the second shot. These symptoms go away in fewer than 72 hours.
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