Alcohol after vaccination

To Drink Or Not To Drink: Post-Vaccination Woes

The year is 2022. You’ve gotten that much-talked-about COVID-19 vaccine and it’s time to celebrate your newfound immunity to a virus that’s plagued the world for more than two years - yes, it’s been that long. You pick up your favourite bottle and pour yourself a drink, ready to propose a toast to living without fear of infection anymore, but alas, you remember your doctor’s strict orders not to drink any alcohol for 48 hours post-vaccination. You think to yourself, “this can’t be too bad for me, right?” and take your first sips. What’s the worst that could happen? Will a cheeky drink impact your immune system’s response to the vaccine?

 

Science Is Here To Alleviate Your Fear

Unfortunately, there are no clear answers to your burning questions. However, the prohibition to drinking enforced by your caring family doctor may only be a precautionary measure taken to avoid potential negative side effects. According to studies, or lack thereof, there is no evidence to demonstrate that drinking after getting the COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot will affect their effectiveness or lead to adverse effects. On the contrary, some studies have even found that over the longer term, small to moderate amounts of alcohol can even be beneficial to your immune system by reducing inflammation. And that’s a win in our books.

While the fact is that drinking after your vaccination might not be harmful, it is still highly encouraged that you keep your consumption of alcohol to a bare minimum to stay on the safe side of this conundrum. Medical experts have found that excessive drinking can suppress the immune system, which is counterproductive as it needs to recognise viral proteins to establish an immune response that will be activated in the case of infection.

 

Don’t Get It Mixed Up

Additionally, drinking too much post-vaccination may also lead to unnecessary confusion and worry, as it becomes difficult to differentiate and determine whether any side effects felt by a vaccinated individual were caused by alcohol or the vaccine itself. We all know that overdrinking can lead to much-dreaded hangovers with symptoms such as headache, fatigue, chills, and nausea. These are inherently similar to the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines and could negatively impact the reporting and monitoring of adverse events following one’s immunisation. So in short, yes you can drink, but just not too much. 

 

Don’t Overdrink Or You’ll Overthink

Though some of you out there may decide to be a bit more careful with your consumption of alcohol after being vaccinated, we know there’ll still be many others who can’t keep themselves from grabbing a drink. If you find yourself to be one of the latter, we suggest you keep it chill and light for now.

As you recover from getting your jab, why not have a beer or cider instead of drowning your post-vaccination woes in a bottle of whisky. We recommend a nice ice-cold bottle of COMO Bere to keep you refreshed without the risk of affecting your immune system’s natural response to the vaccine. A low carb, and low-calorie lager that is affectionately referred to as a fine lean beer by its fans, COMO is the perfect choice for the health-conscious and those worried about the impacts drinking can have on a vaccinated body. 

For those who are unconcerned with tracking their daily calorie intake, a bottle of Somersby Apple Cider should be enough to keep their alcohol cravings at bay. A tasty and natural cider with a uniquely juicy apple flavour, the sparkling fruity beverage is an ideal and safe choice for anyone looking to have their fix after getting vaccinated.

 

Unconvinced? Stay Home And Get Your Drinks Delivered To You

Now that you’ve been brought up to speed on the effects alcohol may or may not have on your body post-vaccination, you can rest easy knowing that they aren’t as horrid as you thought them to be. If you’re still worried - or a little paranoid about leaving the house to visit your go-to watering hole - we understand. Thankfully in this day and age, you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your home to get the drinks you long for. With Cellarbration’s efficient alcohol delivery services you can now get your beers, spirits, wines, and much more delivered right to your doorstep with a mere click of a button.