Coronavirus vaccination: Here’s why experts are warning people about taking painkillers before getting the COVID-19 vaccine – Times of India

Right now, although we have limited evidence to suggest that painkillers would be bad to take before vaccination, several pieces of research conducted over the years have observed that certain brands of painkillers could interfere with the immune system's working- which is the very thing the vaccine jab tries to do. When a vaccine is administered, it prompts the immune system to generate antibodies which then lead to some inflammatory reactions, also known to us as side-effects. Hence, using painkillers beforehand may suppress the immune system from doing its work properly.

Another study, conducted on mice, which has been published in the Journal of Virology had also found that certain anti-inflammatory pain medications could in fact, even lower the production of antibodies, and curb the immune response.

As for the side-effects, every person reacts differently to side-effects. Therefore, relying on a painkiller doesn't offer any sense of reassurance that you may not get side-effects. Soreness and pain in the arm, fever, chills, and weakness are all mild side-effects of the vaccine, which tend to resolve in a matter of 2-3 days.

Therefore, taking painkillers preventively, is not really advisable, until and unless you have been advised by a doctor to do so.

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Coronavirus vaccination: Here's why experts are warning people about taking painkillers before getting the COVID-19 vaccine - Times of India