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Covid vaccination for Epilepsy

2021-08-12 06:20:33
Hi, My brother had Epilepsy when he was 3 years old and 21 years old. Now he is 31. Can he have covid vaccine? Thanks.
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He must get his vaccine as such there is no contraindications for not taking vaccine in epilepsy patients
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The day of vaccination he must be hydrated well

Answered2021-08-18 16:08:00

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He can take . No issues

Answered2021-08-13 08:26:45

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There is no data saying covid vaccine is epileotogenic.

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