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I plan on getting the covid vaccine soon. i was on antibiotics until last wednesday, but this specific medicine (azithromycin) stays in your system for around 15 days after last dose. will there be any issues if i get the vaccine within that 15 days?

Q: i plan on getting the covid vaccine soon. i was on antibiotics until last wednesday, but this specific medicine (azithromycin) stays in your system for around 15 days after last dose. will there be any issues if i get the vaccine within that 15 days?

: None that are known. Get the vaccine NOW so you are protected when the Delta variant becomes even more prevalent

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None that are known. Get the vaccine NOW so you are protected when the Delta variant becomes even more prevalent

Answered 7/25/2021

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A member asked:

I plan on getting the covid vaccine soon. i was on antibiotics until last wednesday, but this specific medicine (azithromycin) stays in your system for around 15 days after last dose. will there be any issues if i get the vaccine within that 15 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

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