What to do when itchy throat, numb tongue after vaccination with Covid-19 vaccine?

According to the Guidelines for self-monitoring of health after vaccination against Covid-19 vaccine, people with signs of numbness around the lips, tongue, and throat itching, tightness, choking, difficulty speaking after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine during the monitoring period should contact the mobile emergency team or go directly to the hospital. Time for people to self-monitor their health is 28 days after vaccination, especially within the first 7 days.

Some other danger signs to watch out for are rash, red rash, cyanosis, red skin or bleeding, bleeding under the skin. persistent or severe headache, lethargy; somnolence, confusion, coma, convulsions. Chest pain, palpitations prolonged, fainting; Vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea. Shortness of breath, stridor, wheezing, cyanosis, whole body dizziness, lightheadedness, lightheadedness, feeling of wanting to fall, unusual tiredness; unusually severe pain in one or more places not due to impact or trauma; persistent high fever above 39 degrees Celsius without responding to antipyretic drugs.

In addition, after the injection, you need to have someone to support you 24 hours a day, at least for the first three days. If you see swelling, redness, pain, small lumps at the injection site, continue to monitor. If the swelling is rapid, go to the doctor immediately, do not apply, apply, apply anything to the painful swelling.

When at home, the injector needs to regularly measure his or her temperature. regularly measure body temperature. When the fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, take off, loosen clothes, apply / wipe with a warm towel on the forehead, armpit pit, groin, drink enough water, do not catch cold, measure the temperature again after 30 minutes. When fever is 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher, use antipyretic drugs as directed by medical staff. If the fever cannot be stopped or the fever returns within two hours, immediately notify the medical staff and go to the nearest medical facility.

Do not drink alcohol and stimulants for at least the first three days after vaccination. Ensure adequate nutrition. Do not exercise vigorously after injection.