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Can the COVID-19 vaccine be administered to people with clotting disorders?
Query: Hi doctor, I have small red dots on my torso, and I have a bruise-like thing on my ankle like purpura. It does not hurt but is looking purple. It has been there for years. I consulted a vein specialist, but they did not say anything. I have a varicose vein on my leg and broken capillaries since my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope everything is fine. Three red dots do not fulfill the definition of purpura there should be plenty. The bruise on the ankle also seems due to contact. Moreover, varicose veins are themselves causative of such small lesions due to blood pooling in extremities. How... Read Full »
How can we determine the clotting tendency post-vaccination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 56-year-old female, and I am in the post-menopausal period for about eight years. I want to vaccinate, but I do not want the mRNA vaccines. For one reason (of a few reasons), I cannot wrap my head around the fact that they have tried bringing those types of vaccines or medicine... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well in the pandemic. All vaccines have adverse effects on a few (not all) individuals. The clotting problem is hyped in the media. In millions of doses given to individuals, the clotting problem is reported hardly in double figures (and not triple... Read Full »
Can I get different brands of COVID vaccine for the first and second dose?
Query: Hello doctor,I had my Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine eight months ago. Now, I have to take my second dose. As I am away from my country and Sinovac is not available here, I request you recommend a brand of vaccine to take as a double dose.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I acknowledge your COVID-19 vaccine card (Sinovac) (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). We do not recommend a third dose or booster dose as of now. You have already received two doses of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, which will give you good pr... Read Full »
Is it advisable to take antibiotics for sinusitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurring sinus infections, probably four or five per year on average. I had my COVID vaccine before one week and was sick for two to three days, but after that, I started having sinus pressure that was causing pain in my teeth. I went to the dentist to rule out an abscess. Today... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail. Before one week, you had the COVID vaccine. After which you stated having symptoms of dental pain, for which you have been prescribed tablet Cephalexin. Also, the infection is moderate to severe. It is safe to take antibioti... Read Full »
Is it normal to get chills and fever after vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, I got vaccinated yesterday morning, and in the evening, I got chills and fever, and today whole body is tired. I am also a diabetic patient. Can you please tell me what to do and what to eat? Read Full »
Dr. Padmapriya Kallingiam Vasudevan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you got your shot. Do not worry. It is a normal immune response to feel slight tiredness and have a slight fever and body ache. 1) Please go ahead and take tablet Tylenol 500 mg (Acetaminophen) every six hours as needed for your body ache and fever. 2) Drink... Read Full »