“Can I get the covid vaccine with a stuffy nose?”

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“Can I get the covid vaccine with a stuffy nose?”

Hello! I’m getting the first dose of the covid-19 vaccine today but I have the smallest little stuffy nose. Is that ok?

Female | 21 years old

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**Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons** Internist Houston, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons Internist Houston, TX

I very much doubt it, but if you can put off the vaccine until you feel better, your odds will improve further.

**Florin Paul** Queens, New York · Accepted Answer

Florin Paul Queens, New York

There is no problem. You can have Covid-19 vaccine at any time.
Good luck and stay safe!

**Dr. Elliot Francke** Infectious Disease Specialist Minneapolis, Minnesota · Accepted Answer

Dr. Elliot Francke Infectious Disease Specialist Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thanks for the question.

Likely, you can receive the vaccine. If you have a fever, postpone the vaccine.