Pain Relievers and COVID-19 Vaccines

Feb. 4, 2021

Should I take a pain reliever before getting a COVID-19 vaccine – or afterward?

Many people are asking this question, and Prevention asked experts to comment on the use of acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Among them was Richard Watkins, M.D., an infectious disease physician and professor of internal medicine. 

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about what to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Read the full Prevention article.