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Covid vaccination while on azathioprine
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I am currently on 150mg azathioprine for IBD- Crohn's. Is it safe for me to take COVAXIN vaccination? Are there any precautions I should take while taking the vaccination?
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Dr. Boddepalli Sireesha
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8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
You can get vaccinated
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Dr. Nikhil Tomar
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Greater Noida
As such there is no contraindication according to the guidelines and literature. You should monitor yourself for at least 30 mins after vaccination in case of allergic reactions or other side effects.
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