Can I get a COVID vaccination? If you have allergies, asthma, drug allergies, food allergies

Can I get a COVID vaccination? If you have allergies, asthma, drug allergies, food allergies

 People with allergies, asthma, food allergies, drug allergies, or have a history of allergic reactions to other types of vaccines, can they get the COVID vaccination? Clearly understand before getting vaccinated.

Everyone knows that the COVID -19           vaccination is a way to help stop the spread in society. Or if you accidentally get infected, it can also help reduce the severity of the disease. Therefore, it was decided to vaccinate. But for people with congenital diseases related to allergies, asthma, including allergies, there may be some concern that Can I get vaccinated? And will there be a chance of allergy to the vaccine than people in general or not? who is not sure Let’s find out the answer to this matter.

 

I have allergies. Can I get a vaccine against COVID-19?

allergy patients whether allergic to air or severe allergies to substances other than the components of the COVID vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine can be vaccinated, does not increase the risk of allergy to the vaccine.

except patients with severe allergies (Anaphylaxis), which may be a risk from the vaccine. This is because the vaccine may contain compounds that are similar to other vaccines that cause allergies, such as Polyethylene glycol  (PEG) or Polysorbate. Talk to your allergy specialist before getting the vaccine.

Asthma, can I get the COVID vaccine?

Asthma is also not a prohibition of the COVID vaccination. can be vaccinated And do not need to stop steroid inhalers and asthma medications before vaccination. But there are some groups of patients who should be careful.

– Asthma patients receiving biomolecular drugs such as Omalizumab, Benralizumab, Dupilumab should be vaccinated with COVID. away from biomolecules for at least 7 days

– Patients with uncontrolled asthma, i.e. exacerbations requiring oral or injectable steroid medication Symptoms should be controlled before vaccination.

As for pediatric patients, they cannot be vaccinated against COVID. Because the vaccine has not been tested in children. And children are not at risk of severe infection like the elderly. Therefore, prevention of COVID-19 should be prevented by using anti-asthma medication regularly. wear a mask wash your hands regularly

 

Food allergies, can I get the covid vaccination?

•   Even if you have a history of food allergies such as seafood, milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat flour or other foods, you can get vaccinated as usual. Because the vaccine is not made from seafood or eggs, it is safe for people with a history of food allergies.
• But if a person has severe food allergies to the point of having difficulty breathing It is advisable to consult a doctor before vaccination. If doctors consider that they can vaccinate against COVID Observe the symptoms closely in 30 minutes.

Allergies to drugs, can I get the COVID vaccine?

• People with a history of drug allergies Whether it’s antibiotics such as penicillin, sulfa drugs, or painkillers to reduce fever such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc., including other types of drugs, or have a history of allergy to contrast agents. If it’s an allergic reaction that only has a mild rash without other systemic symptoms in conjunction with and not in severe allergic criteria (Anaphylaxis) can be vaccinated against COVID as usual. You may take antihistamines that do not cause drowsiness, such as cetirizine, loratadine, desloratadine, levocetirizine. (Levocetirizine) or Bilaxten 30 minutes prior to vaccination.
• In case of severe drug allergies (Anaphylaxis) Consult your doctor first. If doctors consider that they can vaccinate against COVID Observe the symptoms closely in 30 minutes.

ever allergic to any other vaccine Can I get a COVID vaccination?

• People who have had a severe allergic reaction to any of the prophylactic vaccines before. If it is not a component of the Covid vaccine, it can be injected. but to be sure Talk to your doctor before getting the COVID vaccination. To receive appropriate assessment and care in vaccination. It is advisable to check the components of vaccines that you have been allergic to and inject a COVID-19 vaccine that does not contain that component.
• However, severe allergic reactions to vaccines Anaphylaxis is defined as acute onset or within 2 hours after vaccination. (Most occurring within 30 minutes after vaccination), including hives all over the body. or swelling of the mouth/eyelids together with wheezing Low blood pressure, loose stools, vomiting, etc.

If allergic to the first dose of COVID vaccine, can I inject the second dose?

• For people who received the first dose of vaccine, there were mild adverse reactions such as pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, fever, headache, aches, and a slight rash. The same type of 2nd vaccination can be administered,
• but if the person who has received the first vaccination of COVID has had a severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis) such as hives all over the body, itching, swollen lips, swollen tongue, hoarseness, wheezing, wheezing, decreased blood pressure, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. A doctor should be consulted before the second dose of the vaccine to find out what the cause of the severe allergic reaction is. And change the second dose of vaccine to another brand that has different ingredients from the first dose of vaccine.
• However, the cause of severe vaccine allergy is often caused by the components contained in the vaccine, which are common, for example:

• – Polyehtylene glycol (PEG) . Vaccines/drugs containing this ingredient include mRNA vaccines (such as Pfizer and Moderna), Methylprednisolone injection, oral contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera), and MiraLAX laxative, if available. history of severe allergies to this group Other vaccines, such as Sinovac, may be given that do not contain these ingredients.
• – Polysorbate has a shape similar to PEG, which may cause joint allergic reactions. (Cross-reactivity). Polysorbate-containing vaccines include hepatitis vaccines. Influenza vaccines, pneumococcal vaccines, and AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.

• In conclusion, no matter what you’ve lost. If you are not allergic to the components of the COVID 19 vaccine, you can get the COVID 19 vaccine as usual, including patients with allergies or asthma should receive the COVID 19 vaccine because there is no greater risk of allergic reactions than the general population.
• However, if we have a history of food allergies, drug allergies, other types of vaccines. To the extent that the symptoms are very severe, in this case it is best to consult a doctor first. for doctors to assess symptoms or provide appropriate advice before vaccination against COVID

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