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