Singaporean been advise to avoid exercising after get Covid-19 Vaccine
Singapore has continued to make steady progress with its vaccination programme ever since vaccinations for healthcare workers started on December 30, 2020. Healthcare workers, as well as those working in the aviation and maritime sectors, were prioritised as they are at high risk of being infected by the coronavirus.
As of 17 May, more than 3.4 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered, with close to two million individuals who have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, according to Gov.sg.
To date, about 71 per cent of eligible seniors aged 60 and above, and close to 66 per cent of eligible persons aged 45 to 59 years old have received the Covid-19 vaccination or booked their vaccination appointments.
Last month, Singapore took the step of tightening its restrictions on movements and activities from May 16 until June 13 due to the surge in community cases. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a national address on May 31 to highlight how Singapore has coped with the latest surge and acknowledged that the country “should be on track” to bringing its Covid-19 outbreak under control.
Ever since the Government announced that the first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine had arrived in the country, there were several measures put in place for the vaccination process to begin promptly and progressively.
All Singaporeans and long-term residents in Singapore will be able to be vaccinated by end-2021, for free.
Latest Advisory After Getting Covid-19 Vaccine
Singapore’s government recommended that vaccinated people avoid strenuous physical activity for a week after getting the shots, as a few cases surfaced of mostly young men experiencing heart problems from receiving jabs while a teenager suffered from cardiac arrest.
The Health Ministry updated its guidance on Monday for all those seeking vaccinations, particularly adolescents and men below 30 years, to avoid strenuous exercise as a further precautionary measure. Latest advisory follows an updated recommendation which advised those who have been vaccinated to avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity for a week after any dose of the jab.
Strenuous activities such as swimming, cycling and running should be avoided for one week after the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccination while physical activities that are deemed “safe” include stretching or working while standing, casual walking and housework.
What should do after vaccination?
• Apply a cool towel over the injection site to create a cold compress to reduce any swelling and pain.
• Try not to strain the injected arm and keep the injection site clean.
• Stay hydrated and get ample rest. Take one to two days off, if necessary.
• Avoid strenuous activities, such as hiking or swimming, right after the vaccination.
• Monitor your health and look out for any symptoms. If you feel unwell, consult a doctor.
• Follow a balanced diet, get enough sleep and exercise regularly to boost the immune system. You can also take vitamin C to boost your immunity.
