Should you take a painkiller before your COVID-19 vaccine? – Medical Xpress

(HealthDay)You finally managed to score an appointment to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and you’re a little nervous about side effects, so taking a painkiller right before you get your shot seems like a smart idea.
Not so fast, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Instead, the agency is telling people not to take pain medications like Motrin, Advil or Tylenol before getting their COVID-19 vaccines.
Why?
It’s possible that taking a painkiller before getting a vaccine…

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