Doctor’s advice for scheduling vaccine around work schedule

As of Thursday, Ohioans 50 and older are eligible for the Covid vaccine.

While the state keeps expanding its list to younger and younger people, a higher percentage is in the workforce.

Dr. Roberto Colón, the chief medical officer for Miami Valley Hospital said, studies from both Pfizer and Moderna show those 55 and under are having more of an immune response to the vaccine, particularly the second shot.

“Most of the time when people experience these systemic symptoms, they are short lived, 24-48 hours,” Dr. Colón said.

He is recommending people schedule their vaccines when they can take a day or two off work.

“For most people, even after getting the vaccine, it’s not going to prevent you from going back to work. But if you end up feeling particularly symptomatic, where you have a lot of aches, if you’re one of those unfortunate individuals that are going to have a fever, or some of the chills, you may have to call in from work that following day until those symptoms do subside,” Dr. Colón said.

However, he said those who do not have a flexible schedule should not skip the shot.

“If you are not able to take time off of work, please don’t pass the vaccine up. That should not be a reason for any individual to pass the opportunity to be able to get the vaccine,” Dr. Colón said.

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