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Covaxin or Covishield
Hi Doctor,
We are planning to take my mum for first dose of covid vaccination. Not sure which one we can take as she is diabetic (around 290 levels).
Can you pls advise us? Shall we go with covaxin or covishield ?
I am afraid to choose covishield as it have some rare side effects like blood clot.
Pls.advise
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You can go for either without worries
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Both the vaccines are safe...
If you don't want to go with covishield, you can take covaxin
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Both covid vaccines are safe to take. Make sure she eats a little before vaccination. Avoid or empty stomach. Monitor temperature frequently. Give paracetamol if needed for fever. Give plenty of fluids orally and rest for 1 -2 days.
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In my opinion covishield coz most of Indians got injected with covishied n there are not many cases that had any side effects
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watch for any side effects
if they do occur ,report immediately to hospital
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these complications are called post COVID immunization complications n doctors hav treated most of them.
mostly the patient's get fever who get better with just paracetamol
if it is serious one like muscle weakness then they go for immunoglobulin therapy or plasmapherisis..
everything is under control but reporting in time is crucial
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U should go for covishield , better research data n efficacy rate , like adverse side effects r rare which can occur in both
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Covaxin
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Consult online if needed
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Any one....both are safe
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Any one which is easily available in your area... Both are safe.
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Dr. Smitha Nambiar
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19 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Either one. Both are safe and effective
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Dr. Khushboo
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New Delhi
Any 1 is good
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