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Safety of covid vaccine
My father is having pacemaker.. Is it safe for hime to take covid vaccine both doses.. Does he need any medication??
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Yes it is absolutely safe. Go ahead. Implant of a pacemaker is not a contraindication for a vaccine. Kindly continue his medications after the vaccination. The most common side effects following COVID-19 vaccines are fatigue, a fever, headaches, body aches, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and pain at the site of injection, according to the World Health Organization. These may last from a few days to a week and are mostly self limiting. Take medication as prescribed by your doctor and rest. You can keep a clean wet cloth on the affected area to reduce pain. Consult your doctor if redness, tenderness, or swelling of the hand worsens. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Avoid doing strenuous activities for at least 3-4 days after getting the vaccine. It is safer to avoid alcohol and smoking for a few days. The vaccine does not fully prevent infection by the COVID-19 virus. However it drastically reduces the chances of severe life threatening consequences and death due to COVID-19.
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Yes it is absolutely safe.Nothing to worry about
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Hi Yes Vaccine is completely safe in Pacemaker patients.
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Keep your body hydrated Continue ongoing cardiac  Medicines start having  Zinc and Vitamin C
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S u can.. Bt be regular with the medicines advised by cardiologist..
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