Health for All says
With the widespread use of vaccines, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the precautions before and after vaccination. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine the theory of Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and write a detailed popular science for you to help you better understand and cope with the precautions of vaccination.
Preparation before vaccination is very important. First of all, we should understand our own physique and health status. If you are suffering from an acute illness, an acute attack of a chronic disease, a cold and fever, etc., it is best to postpone vaccination so as not to affect the effectiveness of the vaccine and the immune response. Secondly, in terms of diet, we should keep our diet light and avoid overeating greasy and spicy and irritating foods, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, maintain a good mental state and avoid excessive fatigue and tension.
After vaccination, we should pay attention to the following. First of all, after vaccination, you should observe and rest strictly according to the doctor's advice, and avoid strenuous exercise and excessive fatigue. Secondly, there may be some discomfort at the vaccine injection site after vaccination. This is a normal reaction, and we can use cold or hot compresses to relieve the discomfort. If there is an abnormality such as obvious redness, swelling, hard lumps, or pain at the injection site, you should seek medical attention promptly. In addition, we should avoid exposure to cold and irritating substances for a period of time after vaccination, so as not to trigger adverse reactions such as colds or allergies.
In TCM theory, we have many ancient and modern prescriptions that can be used to regulate the body after vaccination. For example, we can use Chinese herbal medicines such as wolfberry, astragalus, and ginseng to enhance the body's immunity and improve the effect of vaccines. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the digestion and absorption centers of our body, and in order to avoid spleen and stomach dysfunction after vaccination, we can use ginger, ginkgo seeds, yams and other ingredients that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach for conditioning. In addition, TCM also advocates maintaining emotional stability and a reasonable schedule to maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Overall, vaccination is an important measure to protect ourselves and others from disease, but we all need to be prepared and taken care of before and after vaccination. I hope that you can have a more comprehensive understanding of the precautions before and after vaccination through this article, and better protect your health.
Health References:
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