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Hi doctor, I had covid on 7th may and recovered in a couple of weeks with mild lung pneumonia. Post covid mild phelgm continues to be there evryday. Otherwise all good with health and I started physical activities as well with no concerns. My question is 1. Is it okay to take vaccine now with phlegm coming (no cold 2. 3 months duration for taking vaccine starts from the say we are infected or after recovery. Thank you
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You can take vaccination three months after recovery from covid as phlegm is mild and no other symptoms now
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Take online consultation with pulmonologist for further guidance
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Yes you can take the vaccine if there is only minimal phlegm and not other symptom like fever, etc.
It’s 3 month duration from the time of infection.
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You can take. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of and to suggest you further management plan
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Yes you can take vaccination
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can take covid vaccine 3 months after recovery from covid.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes you can take the vaccine
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes you can take the vaccine. It takes 1-3 months to recover depending on the severity of the illness.
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Consult a pulmonologist and get a detailed examination
Health Tips
Avoid spicy food and cold drinks
Exercise regularly
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