The Expert Committee on Covid-19 vaccination had previously advised those vaccinated to avoid any exercise or strenuous physical activity – at least a week after receiving a jab.
These guidelines particularly applied to young men under 30 years of age.
But after actress Naomi Yeo suffered chest tightness from exercising shortly after her Covid-19 jab, it has been revealed just how women could equally be at risk.
Naomi Yeo Suffers Chest Tightness From Working Out After 2nd Covid-19 Jab
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Acclaimed actress Naomi Yeo, who is also married to Chinese-Singaporean musician Benjamin Kheng, took to Instagram to urge others to learn from her mistake.
She shared her experience through her Instagram stories and revealed how she went back to her regular workout routine after getting her second Moderna shot.
Since she got her second Covid-19 jab, Naomi has been sharing her experience and side effects with her Instagram followers.
The moment her fever lifted, she decided to resume exercising again. Which she then came to find out, was not the best idea.
“I started feeling tightness in my chest on Monday evening, and what felt like a gentle squeeze turned into something painful,” she recalled. “By Tuesday night, I couldn’t deny this pressure on my chest and Ben sent me to the hospital to get some answers,” she wrote in her Instagram story.
“Long Story Short, I’m OK, And No, I Don’t Have Myocarditis”
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The 26-year-old assured the public that she is ‘fine’ and did not have myocarditis. Although, her chest pains were a result of the vaccination.
She added that her doctor later informed her that if she didn’t exercise shortly after her second jab, all of this could have been avoided.
“I’m now on muscle relaxants to help with the tightness. And I’m sitting here with my thoughts, wondering why I couldn’t have just waited a week. This scare just isn’t worth it, and I should’ve known better,” she wrote.
Naomi Yeo then reminded her followers to “Please take care, and if you’ve got your shot, learn from me. Just keep yourself accountable!”
If you recall, in their statement, dated 5 July, the Expert Committee also recommended “all vaccinated persons, in particular adolescents and younger men, who have received any dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, should avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity for one week after the vaccination.”
“During this time, the vaccinated persons should seek medical attention promptly if they develop chest pain, shortness of breath or abnormal heartbeats,” the committee added.
Well, if you’re about to get your second jab, perhaps take inspiration from Naomi Yeo’s experience and just take it easy!
Lead image source from Instagram / naomiyhs.
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