Covid vaccines were first authorised in the UK on December 2 2020, with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab the first to be deemed safe for mass distribution. Since then, 31 million people have received their first dose of the vaccine. If you’ve had the vaccine and develop some unwanted side-effects, you might consider taking aspirin as a painkiller.
The Covid vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect against the coronavirus infection.
It could lower your risk of Covid symptoms by more than 90 percent after you’ve had both doses.
Some people may develop vaccine side-effects after having the vaccination, however.
If you do have side-effects, you can take painkillers to reduce some of the symptoms.
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“You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection,” said the CDC.
“These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
“Talk to your doctor about taking over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or antihistamines, for any pain and discomfort you may experience after getting vaccinated.
“You can take these medications to relieve post-vaccination side effects if you have no other medical reasons that prevent you from taking these medications normally.”
Painkillers, including paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, should help to relieve some of your side-effects.
The vaccine’s side-effects are generally very mild, and shouldn’t last any longer than a week.
Some people may find that their arm feels unusually sore, where the needle pierces the skin.
Others may feel sluggish and fatigued, or develop a fever or painful headache.