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Hi,
I am a nursing mother and I have a 10 months old baby.
Is it advisable for me to take covid vaccination. Please suggest
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Lactating mother should take vaccine, no doubt...you may experience fever and bodyache, still no need to withheld breastfeeding
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According to the current guidelines covid vaccination is not approved for use in pregnant and lactating mother. please dont take the vacvine now . Do wait for further studies. Till then stick to SMS ( Social distancing, mask usage, soap / sanitizer)
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vaccination not advisable
pending approval from the government
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Certainly is and will likely provide protection to the baby as well.
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Get the vaccine
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Vaccination is not recommended right now for pregnant and lactating mothers
You should wait for further guidelines
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