Issue 399: What to Eat Before and After Vaccination? Precautions and Dietary Taboos at a Glance

💉 What to Eat Before & After Vaccination? Nutritionist’s Tips

📅 Published: 2024/11/07｜Updated: 2024/12/04

✅ Diet Recommendations

• Protein for immunity & recovery: chicken, salmon, soy products, milk
• Key nutrients for immune support:
• Zinc: red meat, nuts, whole grains
• Vitamin A: sweet potato, pumpkin
• Vitamin C: guava, kiwi, green peppers
• Vitamin D: eggs, sun-dried mushrooms
• Vitamin E: avocado, nuts, whole grains
• Omega-3: mackerel, salmon, flaxseed oil, walnuts
• Choose light & easy-to-digest foods: congee, steamed eggs, toast
• Stay hydrated:
• Adults: body weight (kg) × 30–35 ml/day
• Children: body weight (kg) × 50–60 ml/day

🚫 Avoid After Vaccination

• Alcohol
• High-fat, high-sugar, high-sodium, processed foods

⚠️ Precautions

• Before vaccination: sleep well, don’t go on an empty stomach
• After vaccination: rest, avoid smoking, late nights, and intense exercise
• Common side effects: redness/swelling at injection site, fever, fatigue, muscle aches
• Seek medical help if symptoms persist over 48 hours or if severe allergic reactions occur (e.g., breathing difficulty, dizziness).

🍎 Nutritionist’s Reminder

Eat more foods rich in phytonutrients + maintain a healthy routine → boost immunity & reduce adverse reactions!

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Source: Good Eating Class (好食課)https://views.learneating.com/clinical-nutrition/vaccine-diet-notice/