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  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I had a heart valve replacement in 2012 and take 3mg warfarin daily would it be safe for me to get the COVAXIN vaccine? I'm a bit concerned about how it might interact with my medication.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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