Vaccines and Immunology

Vaccine Guidelines

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While vaccines are shown to be highly effective at protecting people against diseases, certain guidelines are to be followed before and after taking a vaccine.

•Avoid alcohol and tobacco.

•Avoid strenuous physical activity for a couple of days.

•Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

•8 hours of sleep before the vaccination day.

•Do not delay consulting a doctor if you are experiencing symptoms like fever, chills before the vaccination. Side effects after the vaccination are normal for a couple of days.

•Consult a physician if you have any acute illness before vaccination as can help to reduce adverse reactions in the future.

Related associations and societies: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI), Clinical Immunology Society, Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF), Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society(PIDS), Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA), National Medical Association (NMA), Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF).