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Among the elderly 75 years or older, there may be people with diseases such as stroke or cancer, and there may be cases before knee or back surgery.

Even in such cases, it is okay to get the COVID-19 vaccine in most cases, but there are other points to be aware of.



Medical reporter Cho Dong-chan will explain the details in detail.



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There is controversy that the corona vaccine can cause clots, or blood clots, to clog the brain and cardiovascular system.



Even assuming that is true, the incidence rate is extremely sparse at 0.000085%, and it has occurred almost in under 55 years of age.



There is no need to worry about vaccination.



It is advisable to get the vaccine even if you have had a stroke or are taking a blood clot inhibitor after having a stent that pierces your cardiovascular system.



[Jeonghuijin / Guro Hospital Infection Medicine (Professor Immunization Advisory Board): (clot-related illness is) just need a process well to stop the bleeding by pressing well for a sufficient period of time because the pimeong a lot when the intramuscular]



diagnostic historical Cancer Even if you received surgery or chemotherapy, if there is no problem with your daily life, there is no problem.



However, if you are currently receiving cancer treatment, you should discuss the timing of the vaccination with your doctor.



[Heejin Jung/Professor of Infectious Internal Medicine, Kodae Guro Hospital (Vaccination Advisory Committee): During chemotherapy, there is a fluctuation in our white blood cell count and immune cell count.

Before starting chemotherapy, or two weeks after treatment, you can choose such a time (we recommend getting vaccinated.)]



Even if you have been diagnosed with hepatitis B or C infection, shingles, or thyroid disease, you can get the vaccine if you do not have any current symptoms. There is.



However, if the symptoms suddenly worsen, it is better to postpone the vaccination, not because of side effects, but because the effect decreases.



If you have knee or lower back joint surgery, it is recommended that you receive the vaccine at intervals of about three days before and after surgery.



(Video coverage: Cho Chun-dong, video editing: Kim Seon-tak)  



▶ Pfizer vaccinations over 75 years old starting tomorrow (4/1)…

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