The updated COVID-19 vaccine is widely available in many pharmacies and doctor’s offices across the country, making now a good time to book your shot if you haven’t already.
You’ve probably heard that the vaccine comes with a risk of side effects. While doctors stress that these are potential side effects and that there’s no guaranteed way to avoid symptoms like fatigue or chills after your shot, it makes sense to want to be prepared for them just in case.1 With that in mind, doctors recommend taking these steps after receiving your COVID-19 vaccine to try to help yourself feel comfortable and to enhance your body’s response to the vaccine.