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There are only two absolute contraindications applicable to all vaccines: > anaphylaxis following a previous dose of the relevant vaccine > anaphylaxis following any component of the relevant vaccine.

Has the person to be vaccinated ever received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine? If yes, which vaccine product was administered? How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered? Did you bring the vaccination record card or other documentation?

Kinzi Shewmake, M.D., a Piedmont family medicine physician, recommends four ways to prepare before you get vaccinated. Talk to your primary care provider if you have a chronic health condition. ... Learn about the vaccine. ... Get plenty of sleep, eat well and hydrate. ... Plan to take it easy the next day.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine vaccination to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for certain disorders before there are any symptoms.

Is it safe to take an antibiotic before or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine? COVID-19 vaccines do not influence or interact with antibiotics, so when indicated, antibiotics may be taken at any time relative to COVID-19 vaccine administration.

Before the Vaccination. If you do not regularly take over-the-counter medications, you should not take them before you get a COVID-19 vaccination. It is not known how over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen, might affect how well the vaccine works.

Medical conditions that are contraindications to vaccination include: A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a vaccine component is a contraindication to any vaccine containing that component, and a severe allergy following a dose of vaccine is a contraindication to subsequent doses of that vaccine.

Eat something and drink water the day of your vaccination. Some people get nervous when they get any kind of shot and can feel dizzy or lightheaded. Proper nutrition and hydration will combat that. Staying hydrated contributes to your overall well-being and helps your body prepare to respond to the vaccine.