Most facilities won’t allow you to eat snacks in the waiting area.
Choose food combinations that includeunrefined carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein to give your meal some staying power.
Something as little as a piece of fruit with nut butter can be a perfect pick-me-up before your appointment.
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Stay ahead of the sour feeling by drinking lots of fluids.
Stick with water, 100% fruit juice, teas, or other options that arent too sugary.
Skip the Alcohol
Drinking alcohol before you get the vaccine is not advised.
Focus on Anti-Inflammatory Foods
After you get your vaccine, you want to support your immune system.
Focusing on anti-inflammatory foods that are not heavily processed or refined may help your body stay healthy.
Focus on healthy fats and less-processed foods to reap the most benefits from your diet.
Avocados, salmon, nuts, and vegetables are all great choices with anti-inflammatory effects.
Keeping items that may help combat nausea on hand can be helpful in case it kicks in.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.COVID-19 booster shots.
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