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I Have A Concern About The Covid Vaccination Moderna Vaccine
Question: Hello, I have a concern about the COvid Vaccination. I am scheduled to receive the Moderna vaccine and having some last-minute issues. I tried to talk to my doctor but the fastest I can is the end of Aug. So I'm 39, 6'0, 192lbs, BMI 26.3. I have Beta Thellasimia Minor, and I have an enlarged Spleen (789.2)(R16.1). I also have elevated LFTs (R79.89) and abnormal CBC(790.6)(R79.89). Also, my HGB is 12.1 and my RBC count is High18.4%. So question is, can I get the Vaccine? Am I safe with all these issues? Starting to get more anxious as the date approaches.
Brief Answer:
Beta thalassemia is not a contraindication for Moderna covid vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hematological disorders like beta-thalassemia minor are not a contraindication for covid vaccination.
In fact, people with co-morbid conditions should be taking the vaccine on priority.
Allergy is a contra-indication for covid vaccines.
A tendency to allergy can lead to an allergic reaction against the vaccine.
Regarding abnormal LFT, kindly upload the complete LFT report for review.
But again abnormal LFTs are not an absolute contra-indication for vaccination.
There is no need to worry. you can relax and get your vaccine dose peacefully.
Till that time, you need to practice covid appropriate behavior.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Beta thalassemia is not a contraindication for Moderna covid vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hematological disorders like beta-thalassemia minor are not a contraindication for covid vaccination.
In fact, people with co-morbid conditions should be taking the vaccine on priority.
Allergy is a contra-indication for covid vaccines.
A tendency to allergy can lead to an allergic reaction against the vaccine.
Regarding abnormal LFT, kindly upload the complete LFT report for review.
But again abnormal LFTs are not an absolute contra-indication for vaccination.
There is no need to worry. you can relax and get your vaccine dose peacefully.
Till that time, you need to practice covid appropriate behavior.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Beta thalassemia is not a contraindication for Moderna covid vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hematological disorders like beta-thalassemia minor are not a contraindication for covid vaccination.
In fact, people with co-morbid conditions should be taking the vaccine on priority.
Allergy is a contra-indication for covid vaccines.
A tendency to allergy can lead to an allergic reaction against the vaccine.
Regarding abnormal LFT, kindly upload the complete LFT report for review.
But again abnormal LFTs are not an absolute contra-indication for vaccination.
There is no need to worry. you can relax and get your vaccine dose peacefully.
Till that time, you need to practice covid appropriate behavior.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Beta thalassemia is not a contraindication for Moderna covid vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hematological disorders like beta-thalassemia minor are not a contraindication for covid vaccination.
In fact, people with co-morbid conditions should be taking the vaccine on priority.
Allergy is a contra-indication for covid vaccines.
A tendency to allergy can lead to an allergic reaction against the vaccine.
Regarding abnormal LFT, kindly upload the complete LFT report for review.
But again abnormal LFTs are not an absolute contra-indication for vaccination.
There is no need to worry. you can relax and get your vaccine dose peacefully.
Till that time, you need to practice covid appropriate behavior.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
DR. Puri, I also have an enlarged spleen and a fatty liver. Plus I am getting super nervous about getting the vaccine. I have never been so worried to receive a vaccine, it is crazy. Thank you for your answers and how you explained it has been great. You have given me the best breakdown. Thank you for that.
Brief Answer:
Mild to moderate splenomegaly and fatty liver is not a contraindication to
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Mild to moderately enlarged spleen is expected in beta-thalassemia minor.
An enlarged spleen is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Fatty liver is also not a contra-indication.
However, you need to take measures to reduce fatty liver with appropriate lifestyle modification but it is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Mild to moderate splenomegaly and fatty liver is not a contraindication to
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Mild to moderately enlarged spleen is expected in beta-thalassemia minor.
An enlarged spleen is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Fatty liver is also not a contra-indication.
However, you need to take measures to reduce fatty liver with appropriate lifestyle modification but it is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Mild to moderate splenomegaly and fatty liver is not a contraindication to
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Mild to moderately enlarged spleen is expected in beta-thalassemia minor.
An enlarged spleen is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Fatty liver is also not a contra-indication.
However, you need to take measures to reduce fatty liver with appropriate lifestyle modification but it is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
Mild to moderate splenomegaly and fatty liver is not a contraindication to
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Mild to moderately enlarged spleen is expected in beta-thalassemia minor.
An enlarged spleen is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Fatty liver is also not a contra-indication.
However, you need to take measures to reduce fatty liver with appropriate lifestyle modification but it is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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