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Is it safe to have an mri, x-ray, or cat scan after having the covid vaccine? will any of these types of imaging affect the efficacy of the vaccine?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, above tests are not expected to interfere with your vaccine and they may provide needed information about your current condition.

Answered 5/20/2021

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There is no know interaction between the diagnostic scanners you mentioned and Covid-19 and variants. Imaging facilities are required to do extensive cleaning between patients to prevent transmission of viruses. Feel free to inquire of the center their procedures.

Answered 5/20/2021

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Likely, the safest places these days are within imaging facilities, and besides the best COVID-19 vaccines provide 94% protection. The mentioned techniques in NO way affect our immune system, so, stop worrying. But if this is a focus of ongoing concern, find a trusted counselor and deal with your fears.

Answered 5/20/2021

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The imaging studies you mentioned will not interfere with the efficacy of the vaccine. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/20/2021

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Imaging facilities have a lot of patient traffic. Frankly, I'd be hesitant to go into one of those places WITHOUT having received the CoViD vaccine.

Answered 5/21/2021

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