A member asked:

I got a total of 3 booster shots (after the main primary ones) for covid. today i wanted the omicron specific booster and the pharmacist wanted me to check with a doc to see if it was safe? is there any issue at all? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I got a total of 3 booster shots (after the main primary ones) for covid. today i wanted the omicron specific booster and the pharmacist wanted me to check with a doc to see if it was safe? is there any issue at all? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a weakened immune system (no spleen from trauma), I am 27. I have had 5 Covid vaccine shots (primary with boosters). Got Covid, Eligible for paxlovid. Whats my general outlook? Concerned about long term health and long Covid because of this?

A member asked:

37 year old male, overweight, mild asthma, f2 gene mutation(clotting disorder). I have had 5 total Covid shots. I had my first bivalent shot in October. Should I get a 2nd bivalent shot? I technically don't qualify, but primary doc suggested it?

A member asked:

Will having just the primary series (no 3rd shot) of Covid and a previous infection + masking help protect me from severe illness until I can get the boosters in 2 months? I have an autoimmune disorder?

A member asked:

I have strep throat with swollen tonsils. My primary physician refuses to administer antibiotics as I had taken my Covid vaccine a week earlier. Can you please tell me which antibiotics are safe to take after Pfizer jab. I am allergic to penicillin?

A member asked:

Do i have a heart issue? I may have had covid early last month; omicron to be specific. I have since recovered but one day, out of the blue, my heart rate went from 70 to 97 for no reason. I was sweating and my hands shook. It happened twice?

People also searched for:

I have been having PVCs seen on EKG. No other abnormalities seen. Currently having Zio 48 monitor and Echo done. Is it ok for me to get COVID booster once tests are complete? My primary care doc says yes. I have no cardiologist yet to ask?

Hello! I received my 3rd covid booster almost 11 months ago. Should I go ahead and get the 4th booster? No underlying problems, I just work with the public having contact with people often. Ive also heard of a omicron specific booster, should I wait?

What are best guidelines for a mobile 93 year old female in fair health to get a flu shot and a new formulation Covid shot this year. Her physician did not recommend either this year, she had flu shot last year and Covid vax and booster?

If I am double vaccinated for covid and had delta 5 months ago, do I still need booster? How much more would it prevent me from getting Omicron? Are there increased risks of side effects from booster in my case? Is it really needed if I just had it?

I got the second primary Pfizer shot today but the first shot was a year ago. The pharmacy said I don't need to start over, but is that true? I want to be protected but I'm confused on what to do. Will this and the booster protect me from Covid still?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?