Can I Take My Regular Medication And Go For Vaccination?

Posted on Fri, 2 Apr 2021

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Question : I am an asthmatic patient, with managed Asthma conditions, I take Budecort 2 puff daily and Allegra / okacet SOS. I wanted to get Covid vaccine, is it safe to go for this vaccine, can I take my regular medication and go for vaccination/ should I get some allergy test done before this, also I require a Co morbidity prescription before enrolling for Covid vaccine

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, you can take the vaccine. Asthma is not a contra-indication for the vaccine.

There is no need for any tests prior to vaccination provided you do not have a fever.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T