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My father is 55 and he is diabetic patient
We are planning to get him vaccinated. Do we need to do any tests before vaccination or else we are good to go for covid shot.
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No tests are indicated.
Since your patient has no symptoms there is no need to do rtpcr test.
Diabetics patient should be more careful while leaving the house and follow covid protocol and hygiene strictly.
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you may go ahead and take the vaccine ✌
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No specific test needed.. Bt control ur sugar levels and then get vaccinated
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Check his FBS, PPBS and Blood Pressure
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if controlled then can take
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes , make sure his sugar level is in normal range , also make sure he is not on any blood thinners , also get a covid rtpcr test report & CRP done, if covid is negative & CRP in normal limit, vaccine can be taken. Dr. Rupal Rana Arya (Senior Consultant Physician) Mumbai
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Dr. Prudhvi Bandaru
Anesthesiologist
8 yrs exp
Surat
Not necessary.
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take necessary precautions in vaccination centre.
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Dr. Sneha Choudhary
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3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Continue with diabetes medicine, and go for vaccination
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