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Hi,
I am suffering from Epileptic Seizures from past 12 years. Is it safe for me to take COVID 19 vaccination?
I have attached prescription containing the medication that I am currently on.
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Dr. Abhijit Verma
Neurosurgeon
13 yrs exp
Jajpur
Yes, it's safe to take vaccine for you or any other person with seizure disorder.
Following precaution you can take
Elevated temperature (fever) is a common side effect after getting a vaccine. Fevers have been reported as a side effect after getting the COVID vaccine, because the immune system is reacting to create immunity in the body. Some people with epilepsy have seizures that are triggered by fever.
Hence, you can take tab paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily for 2 days after vaccination.
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Dr. Mudasir Mushtaq
Neurologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can take vaccine. Seizure is no contraindication for immunization against covid!!
Get vaccinated and help curb this pandemic!
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