Cancer and chemotherapy patients, pregnant women can’t get Covid-19 vaccine: experts

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KARACHI: Health experts have warned that cancer and chemotherapy patients, people with blood diseases and pregnant women cannot be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

An anti-coronavirus vaccine campaign for people over 60 years of age has been launched across Sindh, including Karachi.

According to health experts, older people should keep their blood pressure normal before getting the coronavirus vaccine. Cancer and chemotherapy patients, people with blood diseases, pregnant women cannot be vaccinated.

They added that people with any type of allergy or heart disease should also take necessary instructions from their doctor before getting vaccinated.

According to the authorities, the elderly should inform the staff at the vaccination centers about all their medical matters so that all ambiguities can be removed before vaccination.