Those unable to find their record cards can get their information from their health care providers.
Sebeny recommends planning ahead for the discomfort avoiding strenuous activity, drinking plenty of fluids and practicing self-care. Most patients can take over-the-counter pain medicines, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and a cool, wet washcloth can relieve pain at the injection area.
“What I tell people is that the pain at the injection site is the first symptom, and that usually gets better after the first day or so,” Sebeny said. “If the pain at the injection site gets worse after 24 hours, or if you have severe side effects, particularly after two days, then we definitely recommend people check in with their providers.”
Those unable to find their record cards can get their information from their health care providers.
Sebeny recommends planning ahead for the discomfort avoiding strenuous activity, drinking plenty of fluids and practicing self-care. Most patients can take over-the-counter pain medicines, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and a cool, wet washcloth can relieve pain at the injection area.
“What I tell people is that the pain at the injection site is the first symptom, and that usually gets better after the first day or so,” Sebeny said. “If the pain at the injection site gets worse after 24 hours, or if you have severe side effects, particularly after two days, then we definitely recommend people check in with their providers.”
Updated on December 15, 2020 at 12:16 am
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As millions of doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine crisscrossed the country Monday en route to more than 600 locations nationwide, MelroseWakefield Hospital prepared for Tuesday’s delivery of about 1,000 shots.
The hospital, which will first vaccinate employees who treat or work near coronavirus patients, turned a conference room into a makeshift clinic, filled with several vaccination tables.
“Our goal is to be able to vaccinate as many people as we can, and any lost time is lost time,” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Sbardella.
The hospital also rented a special freezer that’s capable of keeping the shots at the required -80 degrees Celsius, or 112 degrees below zero.