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My son is 17 and has allergy from zifi (cephalosporin)...he has vaccination scheduled day after (Covaxin). Do we need to take some precautions because of his allergic condition from zifi.
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Consultation with a general physician before vaccination is advisable
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Can take the vaccine
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Not necessarily needed
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There should not be any relation between the two. But it is safer to inform the Doctor or Nursing staff about the allergy problem before you take vaccination.
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Please take a test dose of vaccine and check for allergic reactions. Only after that take the vaccine
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Inform staff before taking vaccine.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
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9 yrs exp
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He can take.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
He can take vaccine, no issues, if he's allergic to more than two medicine, you must inform to the vaccine center
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