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A 16-year-old male asked:

How to prevent yourself from getting big side effects such as shivering,pain at the injection area,hand pain(numb and others), and more after you take the covid vaccine?

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Dr. Jay Park
Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
The side effects you described are common and usually temporary. Taking analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen along with rest are all you need to do if necessary. No specific preventive measure is known to be helpful.
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Dr. Harold Fields
Family Medicine 63 years experience
I have had three Covid vaccines with no side effects. If you get minor side effects 2 Tylenol will help to get rid of them. Good L
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Last updated Sep 29, 2021
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