Here’s How To Deal With Post-COVID Vaccine Fatigue
Pretty much everyone has been running on fumes for a year now during the pandemic. Getting vaccinated is a great relief, but it can come with a form of exhaustion all its own. One side effect of the COVID vaccine is feeling super tired, so figuring out how to treat post-COVID vaccine fatigue might be an essential part of your vaccination self-care.
Why Do I Feel Tired After Getting The COVID Vaccine?
It might feel crappy to crash out hard after getting your COVID vaccine, but it's not actually a bad thing in terms of what's happening in your body. "When people experience fatigue after a COVID vaccine, it’s usually an indication that our immune system is working," says Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., the regional medical director of One Medical. "As our immune system mobilizes cells to fight off the virus in the future, it’s normal for us to feel a sensation of fatigue."