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2021-03-06 02:46:08
Hi My father aged 70 is taking blood thinner tablet for couple of years now. Hy also having diabetic abd blood pressure. Can he take Covid vaccine now ? Is it safe for those people taking such blood thinner medicine?? Can you please clarify me??
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If he is taking clopidogrel and ecospirin there is no need to stop.If he is taking Acitrom then do a PT INR test.Need to keep INR below 2.5

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CoViD vaccine is a intramuscular injection. You will have to stop blood thinner for at least 5 days before the shot. Company is also not recommending. If blood thinner medication is a must then you will have to shift to other short acting anticoagulant and bridge.

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No need to stop blood thinners (ecosprin and Clopidogrel) U can continue the medications

Answered2021-03-07 06:19:41

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