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I am so worried. my wife is a nurse and is about to be part of the covid vaccination clinics. she is going to be so at risk of catching covid, and i was previously shielding due to diabetes and low immunity. what can we do to keep safe?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

PPE: The vaccination process may not require close contact for extended periods of time. Your wife and the recipient should wear PPE, good handwahsing, wiping surfaces is advised. Changing clothes after the day and wearing gowns, shields, masks, gloves are useful measures in reducing the transmission.

Answered 12/19/2020

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Get vaccine: Both you and your wife should get Covid-19 vaccination and use the usual precautions for prevention of infection. Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area.

Answered 12/20/2020

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