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2021-04-08 17:18:37
My wife had undergone treatment for undefined inflammatory Arthritis six years back.Treatment lasted for 2 years.As of now there are no medications and she is stable.But she has occasional knee back and leg pain. My query is can she take covid vaccine ? Is covishield suitable? Is there any tests to be done before vaccination? Any medicine required to be taken before vaccination? Thanks.
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1.Yes she can take the vaccine. 2. Covisheld has proven to be efficacious, but due to the ADR there are not many takers. 3. if possible get a CBC, RBS, CXR done. 4. Medication before vaccination, none. Regards Dr EMMANUEL MJ, MD

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Hello She Is fit to take Covid vaccine, no investigations are required before vaccination
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Hydrate and rest well

Answered2021-04-08 17:52:00

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