Can 94 Yr Healthy Female Asks If She Should Have Covid Vaccine?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2021

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Question : 94 yo healthy female asks if she should have covid vaccine. she had anaphylaxis to flu shot 7 years ago

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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