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Covid vaccine side effact
After covid vaccination (covishiled) first dose for my wife, fever is now contro but severe headache and discomfort in arm and swelling. Can i take painkillers for that as of now she has been taking only paracetamol. Shot was taken on thrusday 27 May2021
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Take only Paracetamol for the pain and fever.
Avoid taking painkillers.
If the swelling is not resolved, do consider getting checked.
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Only paracetamol
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Dr. Maunang Bharadiya
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1 yrs exp
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Take Paracetamol, apply icepack on local site for swelling
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Dr. M. Bhargavi
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No. Absolutely no. It vil subside by itself and it is said that taking painkillers after vaccination leads to interactions. Only paracetamol is enough
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