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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she experiences chronic itching on her palms, soles, and underarms that is only relieved by allergy medicines like cetzine or citiz?

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she experiences chronic itching on her palms, soles, and underarms that is only relieved by allergy medicines like cetzine or citiz?

Asked by Female, 52 · 1 month ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

1 month ago

Yes, it is generally safe for your mother to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Her chronic itching, which responds well to allergy medicines like cetzine or citiz (cetirizine), is not a contraindication for vaccination. The primary concern is only if she has a known severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or its specific ingredients. She can continue taking her usual allergy medication as prescribed. As a precaution, she should inform the vaccination staff about her chronic itching so they can monitor her for 15 to 30 minutes after the injection. Please consult her doctor for personalized reassurance.

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