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Hi Doctor.. I have taken covid vaccine today and when injection done , I have rubbed my hand. We can rub my hand or not. Can I keep ice or hot water bag on my injection hand.
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No need of rubbing or applying ice . Just leave it as it is. If pain or swelling around the injection site u can apply thrombophob gel and plain Paracetamol (650mg) orally.
Dont take any other painkillers.
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Just let it be for 24 hours
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Dr. Boddepalli Sireesha
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
If you have any pain at the site of injection apply ice pack
For fever take Dolo 650 as needed
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Dr. Mahammad Riyaj
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Just apply ice now about rubbing nothing to worry
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Dr. Tushar Modak
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Don't rub it. You can press it with ice cube for a while if you feel pain
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