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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 »
Should we check D-dimer levels before COVID-19 vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently got a D-dimer test. I am attaching the reports. Please comment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your investigation report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your D-dimer level is 0.5 μg/mL, normal value is (<0.5 μg/mL). So, your D-dimer level is slightly elevated. D-dimer level may be raised due ... Read Full »
Does hypothyroidism cause joint pain and stiffness along with fatigue?
Query: Hi doctor, My TSH, ultrasensitive is 5.1 mIU/mL. Do I have a thyroid? My joints are painful and stiff in the morning. I feel fatigued and tired. I do not have a fever. Please suggest to me how to control it. Also, could I take the first dose of COVID vaccine with this condition? I am attaching my re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked at your lab work (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You have slightly increased TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). I suggest you follow it up with repeating TSH and also check FT4 (free T4). You may have low thyroid (mild). You could feel ... Read Full »
Can people with varicose veins get the COVID vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has planned to take the COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow. Her age is 62 years, and her weight is 85.98 Ibs. She has varicose vein in her legs. I have attached the picture. Can she take the COVID vaccine with varicose vein? Can we take a bath after the COVID-19 vaccine? Can we take stea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, she can take the vaccine even though she has varicose veins. She can take steam after that. She can bathe as well. No blood test is needed just for the sake of vaccine. Regarding preca... Read Full »
Can my mother take the COVID-19 vaccine if she has rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B a year ago and consuming Entecavir 0.5 mg once daily. I have attached reports taken two months ago. Also, I have attached the discharge summary when she was admitted for Hepatitis B for your reference. Her BP levels are 150/100 mm Hg. So far,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned her arthritis in detail. I assume she has rheumatoid arthritis looking at her pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). What are her symptoms at present? How much pain and stiffness does she have? The treatment will dep... Read Full »
Can a lactating mother take the COVID vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a feeding mother. My baby is 18 months old boy. Can I take the Covishield vaccine? Will this not affect my kid? Since the vaccine is not approved for kids, if I take will my kid not get any effect? Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Yes, you can go for the Covishield vaccination. It will not affect your baby (new guidelines of ICMR (Indian council of medical research) suggesting the same). I hope this was helpful. Read Full »
Does COVID-19 infection occur even after the vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is tested COVID-19 positive in the antigen test. She has a temperature of 99°C and a slight cough for two or three days. Her SpO2 is 99 percent, and her pulse is around 100 bpm. My parents were vaccinated with the booster dose a month before. They are taking their daily med... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. As your mother has already started taking Azithromycin, this medication will help prevent any further secondary infections. As she is suffering from a mild cough, I suggest her the following, Tablet Allegra 120 mg ... Read Full »
Is it safe to get the COVID vaccine when there is pompholyx eczema?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 20 years old. She has chronic urticaria for more than five years. She is suffering from eczema (pompholyx) in the palm and sole for four years. She has Intense and prolonged itching in the vesicles of pompholyx in the palm and sole with occasional pain disturbing sleep and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pompholyx is a recurring illness for which exact etiology is not known. However, I wish to know the following things: 1) What is her latest TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level? 2) Does she have any food allergies? 3) Does she have any drug allergies? Please ans... Read Full »
Is it acceptable to get the COVID vaccine while taking other medications?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife and I are scheduled for the first dose of the COVID vaccine on the twenty-seventh of this month. Below are the medicines we take for our thyroid, BP, asthma, or allergy. Please tell me if we need to discontinue these medications to have no cross-reaction with the vaccine and thes... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both of you can take vaccines without any hesitations. These medications do not have any interaction with the vaccine. But you can stop multivitamins if you do not have any symptoms at all. Multivitamins should be taken as precautions if you were in contact with the COV... Read Full »