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I know someone who is above 80 years of age and has asthma. Is it safe for a such a person to take the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine?
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Yes both vaccine are safe
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Yes safe.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern. Both covishield and covaxin are safe, can take it according to availability in your area.
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Dr. Kishan Bhalodia
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6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes both vaccine safe and effective
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Dr. Sankha Subhra Roy
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes safe
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Dr. Md Haris
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Moradabad
With the age of 80+ he comes in high risk group so you should go for covid vaccine as soon as possible and any vaccine will work and if you have still doubt after getting the jab you can go for antibodies test
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Dr. Amroj Singh
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Mohali
yes it is safe for him to get vaccinated. he needs to be get vaccinated asap as he is already 80+yr of age and is asthmatic. he is more prone to complications if contracted with covid virus.
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get him vaccinated asap. covishield or covaxin doesn’t matter.
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