Mumbai, India (CU)_ As the number of Covid-19 cases shoot up and grow at an alarming pace across the nation, the new guidelines encourage everyone over the age of 18 to get vaccinated. In view of this, medical practitioners and nutritionists are giving advices on the do’s and dont’s before and after getting the COVID 19 vaccine. They have in general put together three useful practices to be followed both before and after receiving the vaccine. These three practices will make the vaccination effective. This will also confirm that we have a safe vaccination cycle and will help us avoid some common problems. To increase the effectiveness of the Covid vaccine, follow these simple practices.
According to the guidelines, anyone over the age of 18 is liable for vaccination. The practices to be followed are:
1. Drink plenty of water both before and after vaccination
2. Avoid alcohol and smoking
3. Get plenty of rest before getting your vaccination
Doctors advise to follow these rules right before and after getting your Covid-19 Vaccine.
Drink plenty of water both before and after vaccination:
According to the nutritionists, adequate hydration is important before and after vaccination. Hence, water, coconut water, soups, and vegetable juices should be consumed in large quantities. High-water content fruits such as water melon can also be included in the diet. Most doctors say that hydration is important before and after vaccination. Those who are dehydrated may feel more pain at the vaccination site.
Avoid alcohol and smoking:
Nutritionists advise to strictly avoid alcohol at least one day before and after the vaccination. For a better efficacy of the vaccine, you should avoid alcohol at least for a week. The doctors also say that alcohol can lower your immunity and result in dehydration. You should follow this strictly before and after the vaccination. Smoking is also not advisable during this period.
Get plenty of rest before getting your vaccination:
According to the doctors, a good sleep at night is completely necessary before receiving the vaccine. A single night of poor sleep may reduce your immunity by 70%. On emphasizing the importance of healthy diet, the nutritionists say that there is no replacement for good nutrition. They say that eating nutritious, home-cooked, balanced food daily and ignoring packaged junk ready-to-eat foods, as well as fully avoiding stringent starvation diets are still the strongest pillar to good immune function.
Apart from the diet, some vitamins can also aid with COVID-19 recovery. These vitamins are really helpful in boosting up the recovery process. The vitamin supplements can be taken to boost your immunity along with the medical treatments. Try to follow the appropriate precautions and doctor’s advice. Stay at home and be safe.
