IT MAY seem like unnecessary advice to have to give, but Irish teenagers are being urged to steer clear of beer before going for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The recommendation has been made after an increase in the number of teenage patients passing out after receiving their shot, as the Emerald Isle's vaccination campaign gathers pace.
Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, told RSVPlive that "we are seeing a lot of fainters in this younger cohort of people coming in to get their vaccine".
She noted that the high rates of fainting in the 16 to 18-year-old age group was mainly down to patients presenting with hangovers and not having eaten well beforehand.
However, Dowling added that a recent heatwave - with temperatures soaring as high as 27oc in recent weeks, may also have been a factor.
The pharmacist suggested that patients should abstain from alcohol the night before their vaccination appointment, eat a good breakfast and stay well-hydrated "especially in the extreme heat".
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