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  • 29/01/2025

I'm curious about how long I should avoid smoking after getting the Covishield vaccine. Also, is there anything I should know about drinking alcohol after vaccination? One more thing, what if I happened to smoke right after getting the shot?

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try to avoid iy completely

Answered 04/07/2025

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