"But there's unlikely to be any interaction with the vaccine if you do."
Ostrosky – that's because there's no proven benefit to doing so. "We don't recommend use of marijuana following vaccination," says Dr. That's what a reader wanted to know, so it is our responsibility to give you the dope on this burning question. They also suggest thinking about what arm you sleep on and getting the vaccine in other arm if you think the pain might keep you awake.ĭoes smoking two "sticks" after harm vaccine efficacy? Keeping your arm moving increases blood flow to the injection site, which can provide temporary pain relief, according to experts from Kaiser Permanente. One more tip: The CDC recommends applying a clean, wet, cool cloth to the injection site to help relieve any pain you have and using or exercising that arm. "Don't tough it out if you have pain, fever or malaise after the vaccine." "And if you do, by all means take something so long as you know it is safe for you, and follow the dosing instructions on the container," says Ostrosky. The guidelines from CDC do suggest over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) if you experience mild side effects such as pain at the injection site. Over-the-counter products can cause stomach irritation and bleeding in some people and should only be used when necessary. Ostrosky says the vaccine guidelines don't recommend pre-medicating with a pain reliever. What about pain killers before and/or after the shot?ĭr. Luis Ostrosky, chief of infectious diseases at the UTHealth Houston and a spokesman for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. "We recommend using the non-dominant arm for vaccine for the practical reason that if you get muscle aches at the injection site it won't be the arm you use the most," says Dr. "But in the big picture, which arm you get your vaccine in will not matter as far as efficacy of the vaccine."īut choosing which arm gets the needle poke could get you back to work or video games sooner. "Sometimes the nurse or health-care worker administering the vaccine will ask which arm you use more or write with, in case it's sore afterward," says Dr. If you do run a post-vaccine fever, a known possible side effect, the CDC recommends drinking plenty of fluids since during a fever the body uses its fluids to help cool down.ĭoes it make a difference which arm gets the shot – dominant or non-dominant? Meanwhile, hydration might be helpful after the shot. "Drink the normal amount you would drink." Benefits of hydration include regulating body temperature and delivering nutrients to cells. It's good to always be well-hydrated, Adalja says. "Don't take a vaccine or booster after running a marathon and becoming dehydrated," says Adalja. "Being dehydrated increases your risk of feeling ill or fainting just as you might be dealing with vaccine side effects. On the other hand, you shouldn't go into your appointment in a state of dehydration. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Center for Health Security at Johns Hopkins.
"Drinking a glass of water won't make a difference ," says Dr. Other experts agree about the effectiveness and don't think there's a direct impact on side effects. Suellen Hopfer, an assistant professor of health, society and behavior with the University of California/Irvine Program in Public Health. "Staying hydrated in general is good for your health and organ function, but it does not have any effect on the immune system's response to the vaccine," says Dr. Is there any truth to that?įirst of all, there is no evidence that a tall glass of water will make the vaccine more effective. I got an email from the pharmacy where I scheduled my shot: "Drink at least 16 ounces of water 1 hour before your appointment to help prevent side effects." I've also heard people say that maybe that's a way to make the vaccine more effective.
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