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  5. Is it safe for me to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a history of high hemoglobin (red blood cell levels) of 18.5 that previously required having blood drawn by a blood specialist, and I currently have high blood pressure managed with Prolomet X 25 mg and diabetes with a three-month average blood sugar (HbA1c) level of 7.4?

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Is it safe for me to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a history of high hemoglobin (red blood cell levels) of 18.5 that previously required having blood drawn by a blood specialist, and I currently have high blood pressure managed with Prolomet X 25 mg and diabetes with a three-month average blood sugar (HbA1c) level of 7.4?

Asked by Male, 41 · 3 days ago

It is generally very safe and highly recommended for you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Having diabetes (HbA1c of 7.4) and high blood pressure, which you manage well with Prolomet X (metoprolol), actually makes protecting yourself against the virus even more important, as these conditions can put you at a higher risk for severe illness. Your history of high hemoglobin is not a reason to avoid the vaccine. However, because you previously required care from a blood specialist, it is always a wise and reassuring step to briefly consult your doctor or specialist to ensure your blood levels are currently stable before your vaccination.
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Is it safe for me to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a history of high hemoglobin (red blood cell levels) of 18.5 that previously required having blood drawn by a blood specialist, and I currently have high blood pressure managed with Prolomet X 25 mg and diabetes with a three-month average blood sugar (HbA1c) level of 7.4?

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