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My mom is in flare with uc and cdiff. was in the hospital last week. came home and is still very week not eating much and trying hard to stay hydrated. sleeping a lot. she's taking 2nd covid vaccine shot tomorrow. shes not healthy should she takeit?

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Especially yes: Your mom almost certainly has a weakened immune system and should she catch COVID19 she can get severely ill. She definitely needs a the 2nd dose of vaccine to make sure she’s protected

Answered 2/13/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 vaccine: I agree with Dr. Lentnek. Your mother's conditions are not contraindications to being vaccinated against COVID 19. Remember that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can not cause her to become infected with the virus.

Answered 2/13/2021

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