- Male
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm currently undergoing treatment for TB lymph nodes, and I've been on the medication for about 10 months now. I've got about 2 months left to complete the course. I'm really anxious about whether it's okay to get the Covid vaccine while I'm still on my TB meds. Can you shed some light on this?
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no its not safe
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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