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Is it safe for me to get the Covishield vaccine if I have a history of long-term nose allergies treated with Ebast M or Montair LC, a past eye infection from a steroid nose spray, and previous skin allergies?

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Is it safe for me to get the Covishield vaccine if I have a history of long-term nose allergies treated with Ebast M or Montair LC, a past eye infection from a steroid nose spray, and previous skin allergies?

Asked by Female, 35 · 27 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

27 days ago

Yes, it is safe for you to get the Covishield vaccine. Your history of nose allergies treated with Ebast M (ebastine/montelukast) or Montair LC (levocetirizine/montelukast), past skin allergies, and previous eye infections are not contraindications to this vaccine. These conditions will not interfere with the vaccine's safety or effectiveness. As a standard precaution, please inform the medical staff at the vaccination center about your allergy history so they can observe you for 30 minutes post-vaccination. Unless you have a history of severe immediate allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to a vaccine ingredient, you can comfortably proceed.

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