Health Services sets record straight
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 21 2021:
The Directorate of Health Services, National Health Mission, Manipur has issued facts and clarification on doubts about COVID-19 vaccination.
In a circular it issued, the Directorate said diabetic, high blood pressure and patients with skin allergy may get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the vaccine will not boost blood sugar level, BP (blood pressure) and allergen level.
All cancer patients may take COVID-19 vaccine irrespective of comorbidities and stages as the vaccine doesn't aggravate these conditions.
All heart patients in stable conditions may take COVID-19 vaccine as it doesn't aggravate heart ailments.
All kidney disease, dialysis and transplant patients may get vaccinated.
Patients on dialysis however should get vaccinated on non-dialysis day to avoid blood thinner related issues.
All those with liver diseases in stable conditions may take Covid vaccine.