Contraindications to COVID-19 vaccination include: Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a component of the COVID-19 vaccine. Known diagnosed allergy to a component of the COVID-19 vaccine (see Appendix C for a list of vaccine components).
Vaccines Are Widely Available for Everyone 5 Years and Older Staying up to date means getting all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including a booster shot when eligible. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which include an additional third dose to complete their primary series, as well as a booster shot for those eligible.
If you have had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get this vaccine. If you had a severe allergic reaction after getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get another dose of an mRNA vaccine.
It is not recommended you take over-the-counter medicine – such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen – before vaccination for the purpose of trying to prevent vaccine-related side effects.
See full answerCategories of noncitizen, nonimmigrants that meet the criteria for an exception under the proclamation and CDC’s order include: Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel Children under 18 years of age Persons with documented medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine Participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials Persons issued a humanitarian or emergency exception Persons with valid visas [excluding B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visas] who are citizens of a foreign country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age). Sea crew members traveling pursuant to a C-1 and D nonimmigrant visa Persons whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary of Homeland Security (or their designees)
All people ages 12 years and older should receive 1 booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine after completion of the primary series (Table 2), even if they were younger than age 12 years at the time of the primary series. Some adults may receive a second booster dose.Mar 30, 2022
See full answerYou will be evaluated for any exclusion criteria prior to being vaccinated. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in relation to children, the elderly, people who are immunocompromised, and those with a significant history of allergic reactions, please consult your doctor.Please also note the waiting period for the following scenarios:If you’ve had COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy or COVID-19 convalescent plasma, you should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine until at least 91 days following treatment.You should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine until at least 15 days following any other vaccinations (e.g. flu, measles)
People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
• COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. • Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. • CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
Taking one of the following medications is not, on its own, a reason to avoid getting your COVID-19 vaccination:• Over-the-counter medications (non-prescription)• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (naproxen, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.)• Acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.)
Because taking over-the-counter painkillers before getting vaccinated may reduce the responsiveness of your immune system and therefore weaken the effectiveness of the vaccine, the CDC does not recommend taking Tylenol or ibuprofen before getting the COVID-19 vaccine.Dec 17, 2021
Because of the lack of high-quality studies on taking NSAIDs or Tylenol before getting a vaccine, the CDC and other similar health organizations recommend not taking Advil or Tylenol beforehand.Sep 27, 2021