Malaysia

Even those with allergies can get Covid-19 jabs: health minister

This is provided they inform doctors of their medical history, explains Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 20 Feb 2021 12:39PM

Even those with allergies can get Covid-19 jabs: health minister
It is possible for those with allergies to get the Covid-19 jabs, as long as they do not have the same ingredients as the medicine or food product that causes the allergic reaction, says the health minister. – AFP pic, February 20, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – As the country gears up to receive the first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba released a video saying individuals with allergies can be inoculated, with certain conditions.

In the video released on Twitter, he said such individuals are eligible for the vaccine, provided they are not allergic to the content of the shots.

“It is possible as long as the shots do not have the same ingredients as the medicine or food product that causes an allergic reaction.

“Individuals who have had allergic reactions must inform doctors, pharmaceutical officers and nurses on duty of their medical history, their family’s medical history and their allergies.” – The Vibes, February 20, 2021

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