Many people, in anticipation of a potentially uncomfortable medical event, may take something for pain ahead of time. But some doctors warn not to do this before the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is simply not yet known enough about pain medications such as Tylenol or Advil and how they may interact with COVID-19 vaccines.
The vaccine triggers the immune system to respond to COVID-19. And since some painkillers are anti-inflammatory, this could affect the immune system’s response as it normally would.
The theory is that it could reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
“Another reason why it’s helpful not to pre-medicate is that you can really pay attention to your symptoms and not mask them,” said Dr. Jewel Mullen, dean of the Medical School’s Health Equity Association. Dell.
Mullen is also an advocate for non-pre-medication. She says after the shooting, if you feel painful or feverish, that’s a different story.
Mullen received the first dose of vaccine and continued to move his arm around the next day to resolve his pain.
“The more we favor something that is not completely hurt, it also strengthens us psychologically, there is something wrong with us or something wrong with it. And this is such a short-term side effect, that there is no reason to stop things moving around them in general, to make them feel better, ”Mullen said.
If you are taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs regularly for other problems, it is best to talk to your doctor about using them with COVID-19 vaccines.
Mullen is more concerned that people are receiving inaccurate information about vaccines.
“I am grateful for all the success of the research and medical science that brought us this vaccine in a safe. Science-based way so we can feel confident that we are doing something to protect people along the way, ”said Mullen.