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My father is 72 years old and heart patient. Cabg done 1 and half years back. After that brain stroke happened and decrease his eyesight. He is diabetic, and having artial vibration. In blood thinner he is taking ecosprin 75, and warf 5 mg. Can my father take serum institute corona vaccine.
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Hello lybrate-user, the problem your father faces is the blood thinners he is taking for the atrial fibrillation may have to be stopped before the inj for few days. Warfarin may be needed to stop a week before the injection and can be restarted after the vaccination. Aspirin can be conbtinued.
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