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Can Asthma people take vaccine
Hello Sir/Ma'am,
This is not for me however it is for my close relative. He is retired 80 years of age and has Asthma problem. I just wanted to ask from doctors, can he take the covid vaccine? Please let me know it is urgent. Also he had corona in the last month so can he take the covid vaccine taking into consideration he has asthma and he had covid just last month.
Please do let me know.
Kind Regards,
Manas
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It is recommended to wait for 90 days from date of recovery to get vaccinated.
Also, asthma patients can and have to take vaccination against COVID-19.
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Post covid recovery you need to wait for atleast 3 months for vaccination. Being an asthmatic is not a problem. However do inform the staff at the vaccination centre about your co-morbid conditions so that they are well prepared and aware.
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He should get vaccinated 3 months from the day of full recovery
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consult for more details
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Let him take vaccine, 3 months after covid Recovery
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