Here’s how to tameor possibly preventany potential post-shot aches and pains.
Worried about post-shot side effects?
If symptomsdopresent themselves, they most often won’t interfere much with your day.
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Getting vaccinated helps protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Nicholas Pantaleo, M.D., an internist and family medicine practitioner atWestmed Medical Groupin Westchester, New York.
Translation: You have full permission to cash in some of those vacation days!
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Hydrate
It’s really quite simple, Kulkarni says.
This can help ease any possible swelling or aches.
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“Move the injected arm at the shoulder frequently to prevent further soreness or pain,” Pantaleo says.
After your second dose, you’ll be resting easier and just days away from your normal activities.
So might we recommend step six: Chill the bubbly to raise a glass to good health and science?
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