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Is Tdap Vaccination Safe To Have While Suffering From Lyme Disease?
Question: Good Morning,
My 12 yr old son has lyme disease and is currently taking doxycycline. He is due for his immunizations Tdap and MCV4. Should he wait until he is done taking doxycycline to get these immunizations.
My 12 yr old son has lyme disease and is currently taking doxycycline. He is due for his immunizations Tdap and MCV4. Should he wait until he is done taking doxycycline to get these immunizations.
Brief Answer:
Should wait if still having signs and symptoms of the disease
Detailed Answer:
hi , in general ; the contraindications for these vaccines are moderate to severe illness , so if your child is still having the signs and symptoms of lyme disease then it's better to postpone the vaccines .
if he is recovering well without complications then these is no contraindication to give the vaccines while he is on doxycycline.
I hope this is helpful
Should wait if still having signs and symptoms of the disease
Detailed Answer:
hi , in general ; the contraindications for these vaccines are moderate to severe illness , so if your child is still having the signs and symptoms of lyme disease then it's better to postpone the vaccines .
if he is recovering well without complications then these is no contraindication to give the vaccines while he is on doxycycline.
I hope this is helpful
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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