Can I take covid vaccine? Please advise.

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Asked for Male, 63 Years

Hello Doctor, Which vaccine is preferable(safety), as I have the option to choose from Covaxin, Covisheild and Sputnik V at my nearest vaccination center? What are the precautions to be taken in terms of medicines use pre and post vaccination for the medical conditions I have? Are there any diagnostic test to be done, prior to vaccination to check the health condition? Please advise, as I haven't got vaccinated yet. Appreciate your valuable suggestions and help. Thanking you. PS: Medicines in use at present are enclosed. Medical history is presented.

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Yes u can take . If fever take Tablet Dolo 650 mg three times a day for 3 days. Any vaccine is ok

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Dr. Nagaraj Desai Cardiologist 46 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nagaraj Desai

Cardiologist 46 yrs exp Bangalore

You require vaccination against covid. It really doesn’t matter which one. No precautionary tests before the vaccination. Follow up is minimal care; possibly sos crocin tab to take take care of pain or mild fever. Best wishes