[15] Over time, it has also been associated with a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers as well as type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Managing side effects from both Its helpful to know what to expect so you can distinguish between normal vaccine reactions and Mounjaro side effects: Common flu jab reactions: Sore arm at injection site (very common) Mild tiredness or headache (1-2 days) Slight temperature or aching (less common) How these differ from Mounjaro side effects: Flu jab reactions are typically short-lived (24-48 hours) Arm soreness is specific to the vaccine, not a Mounjaro effect Any nausea is more likely from Mounjaro than the vaccine Tips for comfort: Take paracetamol for arm soreness or mild fever Rest and stay hydrated Apply a cool compress to the injection site Continue your normal Mounjaro routine Cold and flu tips while on Mounjaro If you do catch a cold or flu despite vaccination, most over-the-counter medicines are safe with Mounjaro 1 : Safe options: Paracetamol for fever and aches Throat lozenges and warm drinks Rest and plenty of fluids Simple cough mixtures Continue to eat a diet based on whole foods and minimise ultra-processed foods Use with caution: Decongestants (can affect blood pressure) Ibuprofen (may irritate stomach, especially with Mounjaros digestive effects) Medicines containing sugar (check labels if managing diabetes) Always check with your pharmacist when buying cold and flu medicines

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