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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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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yes you can take

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm an 18-year-old healthy female, and I recently donated 450mL of my blood. Right after the donation, I stood up from the chair and felt this hot throbbing sensation in my neck and shoulders. Then the pain kind of spread down to my mid and lower back. My back has been seriously hurting since the donation, which was a little over a week ago. Should I consult a doctor?

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I've been feeling okay, no fever or injuries, but I'm still a bit concerned. I recently got my blood work done, and my white blood cell count is at 11.8k and platelet count is 11.5 lakh. Not sure if this is something to worry about. What could be causing these numbers to be on the higher side?

Your bilirubin levels show a mild elevation, which can be caused by various factors such as: Liver inflammation or injury Hemolytic anemia Gilbert's syndrome Your ASTSGOT and ASTSGPT levels are slightly elevated, indicating mild liver stress. Consult your doctor to discuss the results and determine the underlying cause.

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