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Can COVID vaccine be taken ?
Hello Dr. !
My Mom is diabetic since 2001.
Her current medicine include below:
Novarapid - 3 times a day - 3 unit
Lantus - 1 time a day - 10 unit
Thyroxine Sodium Tablet 25 - 2 tab. a day
Tenebite 20 mg - 1 tab a day
Tab. Olmezest CH 20 mg - 1 tab a day
Below are few medicines due to which she got allergies ( black/red patches on back with itching )
Sulpha drug
Ciplox Tz
Tab. Glycinorm M OD 60
Tinidazole
Metronidazole
Painkillers in higher doses
Wanted to get her vaccinated for COVID. Is it safe given the above?
Thanks,
Sameer
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
She can take covid vaccination.
Observe for any untoward reactions after vaccination for 1/2hr
at medical centre vaccinated. Follow instructions.
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