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Covid vaccine for BMI less than 18

2021-11-06 03:50:07
My father age 79 has BMI less than 18. He has chronic coughs sometimes. He is healthy otherwise .no disease as such till now. Can he take Covid vaccine as he is underweight? Pls advise
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Yes you can take vaccine

Answered2021-11-06 06:06:32

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Yes. As such low  BMI is not a contraindication . Keep tab. Paracetamol for fever and bodypain...

Answered2021-11-06 04:23:44

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Yes, no problem.

Answered2021-11-06 04:15:26

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Low bmi is not a contraindication for vaccination
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need to have a pre vaccination checkup bcz of age factor and also to assess other comorbidities if any
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Answered2021-11-06 05:33:12

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ya he can take vaccine

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Yes he can take the vaccine

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