Avoid Doing These Things Around Your , COVID-19 Vaccination Dates.<br />As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out<br />in the United States, you may be wondering<br />how to best prepare for your vaccination day.<br />Here are eight things that medical experts and the CDC advise<br />you NOT to do leading up to and after your vaccination dates. .<br />1. DON’T take<br />over-the-counter<br />medications beforehand, They could hinder your body’s<br />response to the vaccine.<br />2. DON’T book a<br />tattoo or piercing<br />close to your<br />appointment. , Body modifications<br />may stimulate an adverse<br />immune response. .<br />3. DON’T<br />overexert<br />yourself if<br />you're going<br />to exercise, Listen to your body, <br />and go from there.<br />4. DON’T<br />schedule other<br />vaccines around<br />the same time, Not enough is<br />known about how<br />they’ll interact.<br />5. DON’T forget<br />to hydrate <br />before and after<br />your shot, Hydration supports your<br />immune system and its<br />ability to function. .<br />6. DON’T forget<br />to take a photo of<br />your vaccine card, It’s important to<br />have a backup copy,<br />just in case.<br />7. DON’T wear<br />clothes that make<br />it difficult to access<br />your upper arm, You want the area to be<br />easily accessible for your<br />vaccine administrator. .<br />8. DON’T worry<br />about alcohol<br />consumption, There aren’t any<br />official reasons or<br />recommendations<br />to abstain. Just use<br />common sense
