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On December 27, 2020, vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 began. From today, the registration of people 80+ and vaccinations for everyone over 18 has started. However, not everyone will be able to get vaccinated. There are several contraindications that preclude or only delay vaccination. Who should be careful?
- In the event of an acute infection or an exacerbation of a chronic disease, it is recommended that vaccination against COVID-19 be postponed.
- A slight infection and a slight fever are not a contraindication to vaccination
- The COVID-19 vaccine cannot be taken by people who have had a severe allergic reaction after taking the first dose of the preparation or have had a severe allergic reaction in the past.
- You can find more up-to-date information on the TvoiLokony home page
Indications for postponing COVID-19 vaccination
In the characteristics of the medicinal products of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, we have listed contraindications that completely eliminate us from receiving the preparation and those in which it is recommended to postpone vaccination.
An indication for postponement of vaccination is a severe febrile illness or an acute infection. The presence of a mild infection and / or a mild fever is not an indication for vaccine shift.
In an interview with RMF FM, an infectious disease specialist, Prof. Ernest Kuchar explained that if someone is chronically ill and has an exacerbation of the disease, he should postpone the vaccination.
“We’re talking about diabetes or asthma, for example,” he said.
According to the assessment and recommendation of the Medical Council there is even a list of conditions that are NOT a contraindication for vaccination against COVID-19. The list includes diseases such as: chronic kidney diseases, neurological deficits (e.g. dementia), lung diseases, neoplastic diseases, diabetes, COPD, cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, immunodeficiency, cardiovascular diseases, chronic liver diseases, obesity, diseases related to nicotine addiction, bronchial asthma, thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia.
See also: Who can get vaccinated against COVID-19? CDC Recommendations
Vaccination for pregnant women – is it advisable or is it better to wait?
– The American Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians has issued a recommendation that pregnant women should not be denied vaccination if they request it, he said in an interview with RMF FM Kuchar.
In the SPC of both vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) we find that “there is only limited experience with the use of vaccines in pregnant women”. The manufacturers recommend that a pregnant person should only be considered to administer the vaccine if the potential benefits outweigh any potential risk to the mother and fetus.
Dr. Kuchar specifies that if a pregnant woman is exposed to infection (e.g. she works with people suffering from COVID-19), vaccination is safer than disease. Pregnant women are at risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Check it out: Americans approve the COVID-19 vaccine also for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Absolute contraindications for vaccination against SARS-CoV-2
In the SPC of vaccines against COVID-19 Moderna and Pfizer we find one contraindication that absolutely excludes the administration of the preparation. We are talking about hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. If you have had a severe anaphylactic reaction to one of the components of the vaccine in the past, this is a contraindication to vaccination.
As we read on the website of the Ministry of Health, the contraindication to vaccination against COVID-19 is an anaphylactic reaction after administration of the COVID-19 vaccine (the first dose) and a severe allergic reaction to the active substance or other component of the vaccine.
Any doubts regarding eligibility for vaccination should be discussed with your doctor.
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