For those on blood thinners
Ahead of vaccinating those aged over 50 and with comorbidities, the makers of Covishield and Covaxin have written to the drugs regulator asking for a change in the advisory that those on blood thinners should not take the vaccine. “The relative contraindications regarding the blood thinners are mentioned in both the vaccines and we have written to the DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) to change this point in the fact sheet,” Balram Bhargava, director general, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said.
Bhargava said there was no reason to worry for those who are on anti-platelets blood thinner such as Aspirin. For patients who are on anticoagulants such as Heparin, the only concern is that their tendency to bleed is higher and that they may experience swelling on the injection site. He said in these cases, the medication can be stopped two days before the vaccine is given. “This will be rectified in the fact sheet very soon as soon as the regulator gives the approval,” Bhargava added.
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