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Covid Vaccine for Mysthenia patient

2021-03-24 04:35:24
My father is 67 years old and he has Mysthenia. He is taking medication on regular basis which contains steroids. We need a confirmation if my father can taken Covid Vaccine or not and if there would be any side effects
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Covid vaccination is usually not given in those with chronic neurological disorders. Better to discuss with the treating Neurologist.

Answered2021-03-24 07:20:12

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