Health26.02.2021 - 22:40

Doctor tells what to do after first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The virologist also told when the second vaccination can be administered.

Nikolai Kryuchkov, a virologist, candidate of medical science, has explained in an interview to the "Evening Moscow" the order of actions for those who have fallen ill after receiving the first dose of the new coronavirus vaccine. 

According to him, it is necessary to act in the same way as in case of other respiratory diseases - plenty of warm drink and, if necessary (body temperature over 38 degrees), antipyretics.

The doctor also said that the second dose of the vaccine should be postponed for 1-2 weeks. The second dose should only be given when the body temperature has returned to normal.

 

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