I'm curious about whether it's safe for someone with G6PD deficiency to get the COVID vaccine. I understand that G6PD is often related to malaria, but I'm concerned about any potential risks. Could you provide some insight on this?

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I'm a little concerned about my haemoglobin levels. They're at 18.5, and they've been above 18 for over a year now. Is this something I should be worried about, or is it within a normal range? Would really appreciate some advice on this.

A hemoglobin level of 18.5 is higher than the normal range (13.5-17.5 gdL for adult males and 12-16 gdL for adult females), suggesting polycythemia, a condition that may be primary (bone marrow disorder) or secondary (response to chronic hypoxia, testosterone abuse, or other medical conditions); consult a hematologist to rule out underlying causes and discuss potential treatment options, such as phlebotomy or medication.

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My ESR is 23is that normal for my age? Also, my WBC count is 10,300, and I'm 20 years old. Could you tell me if that's something to be concerned about?

it might be due to infection

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I'm a bit worried because my B12 level is 50, suggesting a deficiency, but all my CBC measurements are in the normal range. Should I be concerned about anything specific? Also, since it seems like I've had this B12 deficiency for years, what kind of effects might this have had on my body?

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