After receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, you should add enough water and a diet rich in micronutrients to help your body recover quickly and stay healthy.
When vaccinating, depending on the location of each
person, the reactions are of different degrees such as mild fever, pain all
over the body, pain and swelling at the injection site... The symptoms will be
relieved and completely cured after 1 - 2 days.
In order to reduce this uncomfortable situation, in
addition to the care and monitoring regime, it is necessary to pay attention to
adequate nutrition for the body to quickly recover and be healthy.
Replenish water for the body
After receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, there are
often signs of fever, pain at the injection site, and body aches. Therefore, it
is necessary to replenish water for the body, especially on hot days. Fruit
juices that can be taken as supplements such as lemon juice, orange juice,
grapefruit juice... provide the necessary amount of vitamin C and A for the
body.
Adults need to supplement about 2.5 liters a day,
of which drinking water is about 1.2-1.4 liters a day (equivalent to 6-7 cups
of water), the rest is water put into the body below. form of food and drink.
Drink water slowly, do not drink too much at once.
Adding too much water to the body in a short time, the feeling of thirst does
not decrease, even increases. Drinking a lot at once makes the amount of sweat
excreted more, the body is more tired because of losing too much electrolytes.
Therefore, drinking water as slowly as possible, drinking slowly and dividing
the amount of water to drink, will reduce thirst better.
Diet rich in micronutrients
After injection, people are tired, anorexia, fever,
swelling and pain, need to prepare soft, easy-to-digest foods such as green
bean porridge cooked with meat, onion porridge cooked with meat, chicken soup,
crab soup..., divided into several meals. small during the day. If you have a
high fever and pain, you can take pain relievers to reduce fever.
To increase the body's resistance, the daily diet
should include foods rich in micronutrients from animal and plant sources.
Eat enough, eat a variety, combine 15-20 foods and
change often during the day. The daily diet should combine in a balanced ratio
between animal and vegetable protein sources (meat, fish, eggs, milk, shrimp,
crab, seafood, beans, beans...). Eat more sesame seeds, beans, green vegetables
and ripe fruits.
A diet that meets your energy and nutrient needs.
Energy from cereals should only account for 55-65% of total dietary energy, the
rest should be provided by fat 20-25% and 15-20% from protein.
Food must be fresh, do not eat poultry or livestock
that have died due to infection. Eat cooked, drink boiling, do not eat when
food is not cooked such as rare dishes, salads, blood soup, omelets, raw
eggs...
Clean cutting boards and wash your hands with soap before,
during, and after preparing food.
How to handle some common reactions
The most common reactions after injection are fever,
injection site rash, pus. Depending on the location of each person, each
type of vaccine, there will be different reactions. Therefore, after
vaccination, it is necessary to stay at the injection site for at least 30
minutes to monitor pulse, temperature, blood pressure, then continue monitoring
at home. medical.
Fever: This is the most
common reaction after injection. This is how the body reacts to the drug and
usually goes away on its own 1-2 days after the injection. If the fever is
painful, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. In case, the fever does not
decrease (above 39 degrees Celsius), contact a medical facility for timely
advice.
The injection site is red, swollen and
painful: This can last for a few days, is completely a normal
reaction and will go away on its own, nothing to worry about. A cold compress
at the injection site can be used to relieve pain.
Allergies: After the injection, you may develop hives or itching all over your body... Usually, these allergic manifestations will go away on their own after a few days. If the body feels uncomfortable, it is necessary to consult a doctor, take anti-allergic drugs, even go to the hospital.
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