Is it safe for my mother to get the COVAXIN vaccine given her severe, long-term dust and food allergies and her current medications?Concor, Istamet, Atorfit CV, and Clopixol Depot?and does she need to stop taking her blood thinners before or after the injection? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVAXIN vaccine given her severe, long-term dust and food allergies and her current medications?Concor, Istamet, Atorfit CV, and Clopixol Depot?and does she need to stop taking her blood thinners before or after the injection?

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVAXIN vaccine given her severe, long-term dust and food allergies and her current medications?Concor, Istamet, Atorfit CV, and Clopixol Depot?and does she need to stop taking her blood thinners before or after the injection?

Asked by Male, 55 · 11 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

11 days ago

Yes, it is generally safe for your mother to receive the COVAXIN vaccine. Her dust and food allergies are not contraindications, though she should be monitored for 30 minutes after the injection. She must not stop taking her blood thinners (the clopidogrel in Atorfit CV) or her other medications, including Concor, Istamet, and Clopixol Depot, as stopping them can be risky. To minimize bruising at the injection site, the healthcare worker should apply firm, continuous pressure for 5 to 10 minutes after the shot. Please consult her treating doctor for final clearance.

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVAXIN vaccine given her severe, long-term dust and food allergies and her current medications?Concor, Istamet, Atorfit CV, and Clopixol Depot?and does she need to stop taking her blood thinners before or after the injection?

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