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Covid vaccine after covid
Hello docs. My brother had mild covid on 1st May, and has recovered since then. He did his IgG antibody test yesterday and the report came out as 0.23 OD ratio. What does this mean? Can he now take the vaccine already? He has to travel for an urgent work, so is it recommended that he take the vaccine now? Will there be any complication if he takes the vaccine 25 days since recovery? He hasnt done any RTPCR test to check if he is covid -ve.
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It’s better o wait for 3 months and then take the vaccine
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Kindly take the vaccination three months following recovery.  If vaccination is done prior to this period, the effectiveness of the vaccine will be reduced owing to the cross reaction of the vaccine components with existing antibodies. There won't be any complications if vaccine is taken earlier. The most common side effects following COVID-19 vaccines are fatigue, a fever, headaches, body aches, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and pain at the site of injection, according to the World Health Organization. These may last from a few days to a week and are mostly self limiting. Take medication as prescribed by your doctor and rest. You can keep a clean wet cloth on the affected area to reduce pain. Consult your doctor if redness, tenderness, or swelling of the hand worsens. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Avoid doing strenuous activities for at least 3-4 days after getting the vaccine. It is safer to avoid alcohol and smoking for a few days. The vaccine does not fully prevent infection by the COVID-19 virus. However it drastically reduces the chances of severe life threatening consequences and death due to COVID-19.
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No need for RTPCR test now.
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If he has completely recovered and has no symptoms as such Also his antibody test indicates that antibodies are not sufficient
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He can take the vaccination if travel requires it Else wait for 3 months post recovery
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