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Fever due to Vaccination
My brother who is 26 years old. He takes first dose vaccine of Covisheld yesterday at around 4 pm. Then he takes a paracetamol 650 at 6:30 pm. Then yesterday was not any problem. But from today early morning ta 5:00 am he got fever and at 8 am he takes paracetamol 650 and fever gone for almost 3-4 hours but again fever appear at 1:30 pm & he takes paracetamol 650 at 2:20. After that fever gone. But now at 7:00 am again fever is coming. What should he do now? How many days this fever will stay?
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Vaccination effects last upto 5 days.
This is normal and expected.
Body temperature of 98 is normal.
Fever is beyond 100.4
Continue dolo 650mg thrice a day.
Don't worry ✌
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Fever usually starts after 10-12 hours of vaccination and can last upto 2-3 days, usually subsides within 24 hours. So continue taking paracetamol 650mg and one can take upto 4 times in 24 hours plus a lot of rest.
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Fever is very common with every vaccination
It shall subside eventually in few days
That simply due to hyperactivity of our immune system of a foreign antigen in the vaccine.
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Taking paracetamol or nimesulide 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days will help with symptoms like fever and bodyache
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Proper rest n plenty of fluid helps combating further dehydration n bodyache
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The most common side effects following COVID-19 vaccines are fatigue, a fever, headaches, body aches, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and pain at the site of injection, according to the World Health Organization.
These may last from a few days to a week and are mostly self limiting.
Take medication as prescribed by your doctor and rest. You can keep a clean wet cloth on the affected area to reduce pain. Consult your doctor if redness, tenderness, or swelling of the hand worsens.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Avoid doing strenuous activities for at least 3-4 days after getting the vaccine. It is safer to avoid alcohol and smoking for a few days.
The vaccine does not fully prevent infection by the COVID-19 virus. However it drastically reduces the chances of severe life threatening consequences and death due to COVID-19.
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Dr. Mahammad Riyaj
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Gulbarga
After vaccination these are the most common symptoms seen nothing to worry continue tablet paracetamol 650 3 times a day
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continue paracetamol 650 3 times a day for 3 days
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