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ALERT! WHO warns taking painkillers before getting Covid-19 vaccine

Written by  Rajan Nath -- June 30th 2021 05:58 PM -- Updated: June 30th 2021 06:05 PM
ALERT! WHO warns taking painkillers before getting Covid-19 vaccine

ALERT! WHO warns taking painkillers before getting Covid-19 vaccine

Amid the COVID-19 vaccination, people above 18 years of age are being vaccinated across the country against the novel coronavirus. The individuals after getting vaccinated are reporting mild and moderate side effects while. The most common symptoms after vaccination include body aches. And then, people choose painkillers. Also Read | Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari booked for showing distorted map of India on website [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="860"]Pain promoter also acts as pain reliever | Science News Image Source: Science News[/caption] Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the use of pain killers before getting the Covid-19 vaccine was not recommended to prevent the possible side effects. Also Read | In another setback for common man, Amul increases price of milk [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Do Men Have Periods? A Quarter Of Men Experience 'PMS Symptoms' Due To Daily Hormonal Changes Image Source: Medical Daily[/caption] A report stated that the painkillers may affect the efficacy of the vaccine. What if someone has fever, pain, headache, muscle pain after the COVID-19 vaccination? The WHO stated that painkillers or paracetamol can be used after the vaccination to control side effects such as pain, fever, headache, or muscle pain, but not before vaccination. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]Men In Pain Pictures | Download Free Images on Unsplash Image Source: Unsplash[/caption] In a statement, the global health body stated that several fake posts claimed that taking a pain killer before getting the coronavirus vaccine can avoid possible side effects of the vaccine. A spokesperson said that taking paracetamol before getting the Covid-19 vaccine was not recommended to prevent side effects. However, in case of side effects like headache, fever, muscle pain, painkillers or paracetamol can be taken but after vaccination. -PTC News


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