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KMA recommends Tylenol for fever after AZ vaccination

By Kang, Shin-Kook | translator Choi HeeYoung

21.03.07 20:44:44

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Fever/muscle pain frequency 20~30%

"Fever less than 38.5 ¡ÆC, avoid antipyretic drugs within 24 hours of the start"


After the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, the frequency of fever or muscle pain was found to be 20-30%, and the KMA recommended taking Tylenol.

The KMA (Chairman Choi Daejip) released a recommendation containing countermeasures after the COVID-19 vaccine vaccination to the public on the 6th. The KMA said, "In the case of the AstraZeneca vaccine that will be vaccinated this time, the frequency of fever (more than 38¡ÆC) or muscle pain after vaccination is known to be 20% to 30%. It's better not to take antipyretics if patient doesn't have a hard time."

The KMA said, "There is a concern that taking antipyretic drugs will reduce antibody formation, and patient doesn¡¯t have to go to trea

Kang, Shin-Kook(ksk@dailypharm.com)
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