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COVID-19 vaccine side effects: when you should take pain relievers - KOSA

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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Some people have reported symptoms of fever and fatigue after getting the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

But is the usual remedy of over-the-counter pain relievers safe to take?

Around 40 percent of people who received a second dose of the vaccine are likely to get side effects like a fever or body aches.

But you might want to think twice before popping an Advil or Tylenol to relieve the pain.

Pain relievers like Advil or Tylenol are designed to block the chemical products that the body responds to areas of pain with.

So does the medication affect the COVID-19 vaccine?

There is not much data yet, but some studies suggest that taking a preventative painkiller before getting the COVID-19 vaccine could slow down your immune system's response.

"Could it block the response? Theoretically, sure it could block the response a little bit. So we tell them don't take it before. Wait to see if you actually have side effects and if you do, then take it, and don't worry about if it blocks the response or not. The fact is you got the shot, and that's what's most important," said Odessa Regional Medical Center chief medical officer Dr. Rohith Saravanan.

Dr. Saravanan says that when symptoms show up, they usually only last for 12 to 24 hours.

He adds that no two people are the same, so if you don't have any side effects - it doesn't mean the vaccine isn't working.

"Different bodies are different, and they'll react differently to different medications. That's why I gave you the example of myself. When I got my second shot, I did not have any of those side effects. 6 out of 10 people will not have those side effects. That doesn't mean the vaccine is not working for them. It's just your body's reaction to each medication is different," said Dr. Saravanan.

According to the CDC, you should contact your doctor if the side effects last for more than a few days.

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