Many people, in anticipation of a potentially uncomfortable medical event, may take something as pain in advance. But some doctors warn not to do so before the COVID-19 vaccine.
Not enough is known yet about pain medications like Tylenol or Advil, and how they can interact with COVID-19 vaccines.
The vaccine triggers the immune system to generate a response to COVID-19. And since some painkillers are anti-inflammatory, this could affect the immune system’s response as normal.
The theory is that it could reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
“Another reason that is helpful for not taking medication beforehand is that you can really pay attention to what your symptoms are and not mask them,” said Dr. Jewel Mullen, dean of Dell Medical’s Health Equity Association. School.
Mullen is also an advocate of prior non-medication. She says that after the shooting, if you feel sore or feverish, this is a different story.
Mullen received his first dose of vaccine and continued to move his arm the next day to resolve the pain.
“The more we are in favor of something that is not totally injured, it also strengthens us psychologically that something is wrong or that something is wrong. And this is a short-term side effect, that there is no reason. to stop moving things generally to make them feel better, ”Mullen said.
If you are taking pain medications or anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis for other reasons, it is best to talk to your doctor about how to use them with COVID-19 vaccines.
Mullen is more concerned about people getting inaccurate information about vaccines.
“I appreciate all the success of the medical research and science that brought us this vaccine in a safe. A science-based way so we can feel confident that we’re doing something to protect people along the way.” said Mullen.