X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Naomi Yeo Had To Rush To A Hospital After Getting Her 2nd Covid-19 Jab

27 Jul, 2021

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

Naomi Yeo

Image source: Instagram / naomiyhs

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”

Naomi Yeo Had To Rush To A Hospital After Getting Her 2nd Covid-19 Jab

Image source: Instagram / naomiyhs

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.

ALSO READ:

S’porean Boy Suffers Cardiac Arrest After Heavy Weightlifting Session A Week After Vaccination, Recent Death Of 16YO Boy Unrelated

Can COVID Vaccine Cause Anaphylactic Shock In Kids? Here’s What We Know So Far

Naomi Yeo Had To Rush To A Hospital After Getting Her 2nd Covid-19 Jab

Partner Stories
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Ally Villar

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Naomi Yeo Had To Rush To A Hospital After Getting Her 2nd Covid-19 Jab
Share:
  • Love, Bonito CEO Rachel Lim’s 10 Best Tips for Entrepreneurs and Business-Owners

    Love, Bonito CEO Rachel Lim’s 10 Best Tips for Entrepreneurs and Business-Owners

  • Cutest Teacher: This 7-year-old Gives Chinese Lessons to Fellow Kids

    Cutest Teacher: This 7-year-old Gives Chinese Lessons to Fellow Kids

  • ‘They Never Surveyed Me’: Singapore Named Happiest Country in Asia, Several Netizens Disagree

    ‘They Never Surveyed Me’: Singapore Named Happiest Country in Asia, Several Netizens Disagree

  • Love, Bonito CEO Rachel Lim’s 10 Best Tips for Entrepreneurs and Business-Owners

    Love, Bonito CEO Rachel Lim’s 10 Best Tips for Entrepreneurs and Business-Owners

  • Cutest Teacher: This 7-year-old Gives Chinese Lessons to Fellow Kids

    Cutest Teacher: This 7-year-old Gives Chinese Lessons to Fellow Kids

  • ‘They Never Surveyed Me’: Singapore Named Happiest Country in Asia, Several Netizens Disagree

    ‘They Never Surveyed Me’: Singapore Named Happiest Country in Asia, Several Netizens Disagree

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.