Covaxin is a vaccine that provides protection against COVID-19. It is an inactivated vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech, an Indian biotechnology company, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research. These inactivated vaccines have the dead virus in them, which induces the immune reaction. The dose schedule of the vaccine involves two shots of the vaccine taken 28 days apart. Headache, fever, pain at the injection site, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting are few common side effects of this vaccine.
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Can anaphylactic patients take COVID-19 vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother had an anaphylactic reaction to Penicillin before. Local doctors have refused her vaccines Covaxin and Sinopharm. She previously had rashes after taking the soluble tablet Efferalgan (Paracetamol). We do not have the Covaxin vaccine anymore in my country, and I want to know if ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to avoid vaccination for her. Though it is not related to vaccine content, anaphylaxis risk is a serious concern. Kindly avoid any vaccine. Do not take second dose. It may cause a severe reaction this time. Any vaccine can have the risk of a reaction. We ca... Read Full »
Is COVID vaccine a reason for my grade 1 thrombocytopenia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having joint popping and low platelet count with LFT abnormalities. Please help as per the report. What is the reason for all these?I am taking the tablet Minoxidil for a hair problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please read the write-up on low platelets and then make queries (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Read Full »
How many days should be maintained between the first and second doses of Covaxin?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my first dose of Covaxin in the middle of last month, and on the day of my second dose, my family member tested positive, but my report was negative. Unfortunately, my second dose got delayed as Covaxin was not available in my city. Please suggest what I should do if my second dose... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you took your first dose of Covaxin, and now you are waiting to get the second dose of Covaxin. Forty-five days have already been gone, and you have not taken your second dose yet due t... Read Full »