Can we play sports after an anti-Covid vaccine?
Like all vaccines, the Covid vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson are linked to a risk of adverse effects after injection and require certain precautions. Can you do sports after an injection? If so, how long after? What physical activities to practice? And which ones to avoid? Tips.
Can we do sports after the Covid vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen)?
Yes if you feel able. Playing sports (in moderation) or physical activity does not present any particular risk after being vaccinated. And this, regardless of the vaccine administered (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen). Whether you are an amateur or confirmed athlete, there is no contraindication to following your usual training, provided however that you do not exceed your normal level of physical activity. In other words, "if you have planned to cycle 60 kilometers, this may not be the day to do it. If your body tells you 'I can't get out of bed', don't force yourself to get on on the treadmill and running or going for a bike ride. Take it easy that day," advises Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Stony Brook Children's Hospital in New York in a BusinessInsider article. So take into account the fatigue that may occur after the injection. If you feel weak, listen to your body: do not force it and rest even if you are used to doing a lot of sport. "See the next day how you feel and if you're fine, you can play sports," recommends Dr. Kevin Bernstein, sports doctor. According to the Vaccination Info Services website, it is normal to feel a little weak for up to 48 hours after the injection. The four vaccines administered in France are generally well tolerated. But there is always a risk of side effects. Reactions depend on the vaccine used and usually go away quickly.
Arm pain: what to do?
Injection of the Covid vaccine can cause pain in the arm. To lessen the pain, the CDC recommends: |
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How long after?
The National Medicines Agency (ANSM) recommends careful monitoring of vaccinated people for at least 15 minutes after vaccination. If you have a history of allergic reactions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends waiting 30 minutes before driving or engaging in physical activity to ensure that no side effects occur. do not appear. If you want to play sports after your injection, wait at least 30 minutes, the time to check that no particular discomfort is felt. Do not hesitate to contact the center or the doctor who carried out the vaccination if you would like advice or if an unusual event occurs after the injection. In theory, as after any vaccine, it is recommended not to have intense physical activity for 48 hours after the injection. If the effects (dizziness, headaches, visual disturbances, nausea/vomiting, shortness of breath, sharp pain in the chest, skin bruising) persist beyond three days, the ANSM recommends consulting a doctor immediately.
What sports to avoid?
► The day of the injection:
► The two days following the injection:
Sources: Updates on the surveillance of vaccines against Covid-19, ANSM
Covid-19 vaccine: recommendations for patients, April 12, 2021, Gustave Roussy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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