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Hello Doctors, I wish to know if it is safe for my wife to take the Covid19 vaccination. She is a nursing mother of my 4 month old baby. Is it safe for the baby? Which is better - Covishield or Covaxin. Please advice. Thanks
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Dear sir
The Government of India gave its approval to administer the COVID-19 vaccination to lactating women.
This approval comes after various recommendations
Regarding the choice of covaxin or covishield health officials in India have stated that both Covaxin and Covishield are effective
Consult your local physician about availability of the vaccination
Next Steps
Continue breastfeeding your baby till 6 months of age
Regular vaccinations
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You need not worry
Mother can take the vaccine
any of the two
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes. Your wife can get vaccinated. Which ever is available get vaccinated, both have more or less same efficacy
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