
Anonymous
3 years
Can G6PD take AstraZenneca vaccine?
My niece is a healthy 20 year old girl with G6PD. Can she take AstraZenneca which is known with a small risk of blood clog for women below 30 or would other vaccines be a better choice?

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
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Based on the above information, we understand your concern about the problem that is encountered. For your information, individuals who have deficiency in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) are at risk of developing a hemolytic crisis after exposure to oxidants or infection. Individuals with G6PD deficiency are more susceptible to coronavirus infection. Altered immune responses to viral infections are found in individuals with G6PD deficiency. For the COVID-19 vaccination to patients with G6PD disease, there are no relevant contraindications regarding this matter. However, it is best that you refer this matter directly to a doctor as thorough health data is required before any conclusions can be made.
Nevertheless, it is better that you get further confirmation from a doctor or specialist at a nearby clinic or hospital, as well as report to the medical officer at your Vaccination Center.
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