My periods are delayed by ten days and my pregnancy test report is negative. Can I go for the COVID vaccine tomorrow? Please help.

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Yes, you can safely take the COVID vaccine even with delayed periods and negative pregnancy test. To rule out early pregnancy definitively, take Serum ? HCG test before vaccination.

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