Is it safe for people with epilepsy to take COVID vaccine (covishield)?? Last seizure occurred 7 years back but I'm on medication ( Oxetol 300mg in morning and Oxetol 450 mg in night). Please advice, I have luckily got an vaccine appointment tomorrow.
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Yes you can.
As with other vaccines however, a fever can develop after a COVID-19 vaccination. This could lower
the seizure threshold in some people. Antipyretics (e.g. paracetamol/acetaminophen) taken
regularly for 48 hours after the vaccination (or for the duration of fever) will minimize this risk.
Before you receive a COVID-19 vaccine, make sure to let your vaccination provider know that you
have epilepsy, as well as any other important medical information, such as:
Allergies, especially an allergy to any ingredient in the vaccine
Allergic reactions to prior vaccines (e.g. flu vaccine)
Current or recent fever or infection
All medications you are taking, especially medications that suppress the immune system
(e.g. immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive medicines) or anticoagulants.
If you are pregnant or nursing, or plan to become pregnant
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