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94 Yo Healthy Female Asks If She Should Have Covid

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Question: 94 yo healthy female asks if she should have covid vaccine. she had anaphylaxis to flu shot 7 years ago
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your question.
I am Dr.Barani.
With history of anaphylaxis to flu vaccine earlier, it is prudent to avoid Covid vaccine as she is prone for anaphylaxis.
She should follow these precautions -
1. Wearing mask
2. Physical distancing
3. Hand sanitization.

Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan

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94 Yo Healthy Female Asks If She Should Have Covid

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your question. I am Dr.Barani. With history of anaphylaxis to flu vaccine earlier, it is prudent to avoid Covid vaccine as she is prone for anaphylaxis. She should follow these precautions - 1. Wearing mask 2. Physical distancing 3. Hand sanitization. Regards, Dr.Barani