Is Asthma is Considered Immunocompromised by COVID Vaccine?
Now, Coronavirus Vaccines are approved in the country. Also in India, more than 60% of the public is already fully vaccinated, although some people are not vaccinated yet. Allergy and chest specialist Dr. Nishtha Singh tells you that Is Asthma is Considered Immunocompromised by COVID Vaccine? Before that, let’s know about the meaning of immunocompromised.
Is Asthma is Considered Immunocompromised by COVID Vaccine? | What is the meaning of Immunocompromised? Dr. Nishtha Singh
Immunocompromised meaning is weak immunity. There are various reasons for weak immunity, such as having medical or chronic conditions like Diabetes, cancer, malnutrition, or maybe because of some immune diseases.
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Hence, the use of steroids suppresses the body’s ability to activate its natural defenses, destroying immune cells or reducing their ability to identify and kill bacteria. And any person of any age can become immunocompromised.
How can you get immunocompromised?
- Cancer (Especially blood cancer)
- Infections such as HIV, Tuberculosis
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Aging
- Stress
- Smoking
- Malnourished
Should Asthma patients take COVID 19 Vaccine?
Yes, Asthma patients can take the covid-19 vaccine as long as they don’t have any allergy to the vaccine ingredients. And if you took both covid vaccine shots, it’s advisable to take booster shots. People with Asthma have a weaker immune system, as it will give extra protection against coronavirus.
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People who can’t take vaccination dose
- Have an allergy to some ingredients used in the covid vaccine.
- Have any severe medical conditions.
- People who recently recovered or were diagnosed with covid 19 (It is advisable to wait for some time after recovery).
How to protect yourself from COVID 19 if you are immunocompromised?
- Tell your friends or relatives to take vaccinated, so that they can protect from virus
- Always wear the mask, wash hands frequently and do social distancing
- If you diagnosed with Covid 19, isolate yourself
- Reach out to a healthcare provider immediately if you see any symptoms of covid 19.
In the end, we can say that if you are immunocompromised because of any underlying medical conditions, you can take the covid 19 vaccine. But as compared to ordinary people, vaccines may not be more beneficial for them, so it’s advisable to follow covid guidelines. But it’s still advisable to contact a doctor before taking any dose. Additionally, you can contact Dr. Nishta Singh for any health-related advice.