Hypothyroidism and covid vaccine

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

I have hypothyroidism and I take "thyronorm 75mcg" (thyroxine/levothyroxine) everyday before food and I'm planning to get covid shot (covishield). What can I do to prepare myself and is it safe for me to have the vaccine with a hypothyroid condition?

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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor

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You can safely take vaccination with your present treatment.

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist 8 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Raghav Bhargava

Endocrinologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

If you are taking the tablet you are not hypothyroid anymore. Ie you are normal. Roll up your sleeves and get both vaccines as soon as possible. The quicker you get it the quicker all of us get out of this pandemic.

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