Is it safe for patients on blood thinners to take Covid vaccine?

With the COVID-19 vaccination drive in its full swing now, especially for elderlies and people with comorbidities, more than 40 million Indians have reportedly received at least the first dosage in the last few weeks. However, despite the guidelines issued and precautions discussed, the question over its safety, side effects and if you are medically eligible because of taking blood thinners, still continues to be asked. It must be noted that COVID-19 vaccine is safe for almost everyone, irrespective of whether you take blood thinners or suffer from blood disorders. India, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, has toiled to emerge as a vaccine powerhouse globally with 60% of the world’s vaccines being manufactured in the country.

4 Feb 2021