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Can My Wife Take Covid Vaccine Having Asthama?
Question: Can my wife take covid vaccine? Below are her medical conditions
1. Asthmatic since last 21 years
2. Allergic to dust, smoke, sprays
3. She is taking inhaler
1. Asthmatic since last 21 years
2. Allergic to dust, smoke, sprays
3. She is taking inhaler
Brief Answer:
She can take vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
People with underlying medical conditions such as asthma can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Generally the COVID vaccine contents does not produce any allergic response and it is considered as safe and effective.
There is no evidence to indicate that taking inhalers or steroids for asthma weaken the immune system and impact the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is better for her to take the vaccine at the earliest as she is a high risk candidates for COVID complications.
Thanks
She can take vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
People with underlying medical conditions such as asthma can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Generally the COVID vaccine contents does not produce any allergic response and it is considered as safe and effective.
There is no evidence to indicate that taking inhalers or steroids for asthma weaken the immune system and impact the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is better for her to take the vaccine at the earliest as she is a high risk candidates for COVID complications.
Thanks
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