What vaccines should I avoid?

Vaccines: Who Should Avoid Them and Why
  • Overview.
  • Flu.
  • Hepatitis A.
  • Hepatitis B.
  • HPV.
  • Tdap.
  • Shingles.
  • Meningococcal.
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Who should avoid live vaccines?

Severely immunocompromised persons generally should not receive live vaccines (3). Because of the theoretical risk to the fetus, women known to be pregnant generally should not receive live, attenuated virus vaccines (4).
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Which Covid vaccine is safest?

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are strongly recommended as safe and effective at preventing serious illness or death from COVID-19.
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What should you not get vaccinated for?

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.)
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What vaccines Can I skip for baby?

Both delay vaccines, and one of them also allows parents to skip shots for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox, hepatitis A and polio.
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Which vaccines are absolutely necessary?

The 6 Most Important Vaccines You Might Not Know About
  • Varicella vaccine.
  • Rotavirus vaccine.
  • Hepatitis A vaccine.
  • Meningococcal vaccine.
  • Human papillomavirus vaccine.
  • Tdap booster.
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Which vaccines do babies actually need?

Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Polio (IPV) (between 6 through 18 months)
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Immunization Schedule
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
  • HPV vaccine.
  • Tdap.
  • Flu vaccine every flu season.
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Who should not get COVID vaccine?

The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for children under the age of 5 years for Pfizer-BioNTech/ Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine and children under the age of 18 years for Moderna/Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine until more efficacy and safety data become available for these subgroups.
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Who shouldn't get the COVID vaccine?

People with a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any component of either an mRNA vaccine or the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should NOT receive that vaccine.
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Should you get the COVID vaccine if you have a cold?

Your doctor will consider your age, symptoms, and overall health. Generally speaking, if you have a regular cold, then you should be fine to get your vaccine without delay.
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Is Moderna or Pfizer safer?

While both vaccines were highly effective in preventing infection, hospitalization and death, the Moderna vaccine conferred a 21% lower risk of infection and a 41% lower risk of hospitalization.
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Is Pfizer better than Moderna?

Both Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against breakthrough infections and hospitalizations but new research shows Moderna's vaccine may offer slightly better protection compared to Pfizer.
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Is Moderna vaccine safe?

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients. All COVID-19 vaccine ingredients are safe. Nearly all the ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines are ingredients found in many foods—fats, sugars, and salts. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine also contains a harmless piece of messenger RNA (mRNA).
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What are the 3 Live vaccines?

Live vaccines are used to protect against: Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR combined vaccine) Rotavirus. Smallpox.
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Can you be allergic to the Covid vaccine?

Experts refer to severe allergic reactions as anaphylaxis. An immediate allergic reaction happens within 4 hours after getting vaccinated and could include symptoms such as hives, swelling, and wheezing (respiratory distress).
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Which vaccines are egg based?

Three vaccines, including those for yellow fever, influenza, and rabies, contain small amounts of egg protein because they're cultured either in eggs or in chick embryos. 1 This raises a potential concern for people who are allergic to egg protein.
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Who shouldn't get the Moderna vaccine?

You should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine if you: had a severe allergic reaction after a previous shot of this vaccine (shot) had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine (shot)
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Can you still get COVID after vaccine?

Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. An infection of a fully vaccinated person is referred to as a “vaccine breakthrough infection.”
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How long does immunity last after Covid vaccine?

Adults ages 18 and above can receive a booster at least 5 months after completing a Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccine series or 2 months after receiving the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot.
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How long do Covid antibodies last?

The most recent research from the CDC suggests that protection from the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines starts to fade around 4 months after a booster dose. Protection against COVID-19 hospital stays drops from 91% soon after receiving a booster dose to 78% at the 4-month mark.
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When do side effects start after second Covid vaccine?

12 Hours After Vaccination

Other side effects may start within a few hours, or up to 12 hours after the shot. People commonly report systemic side effects, like fever, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, chills, and fatigue.
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Should I get vaccinated if I have already had COVID-19?

But because it's possible to get reinfected and COVID-19 can cause severe medical complications, the CDC recommends that people who have already had COVID-19 get a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, COVID-19 vaccination might offer better protection than getting sick with COVID-19.
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Can you delay vaccines for babies?

As mentioned earlier, delay in vaccination is manageable. Having said that, it is important to administer deferred doses as soon as it is feasible. Missed vaccination puts the child at risk of contracting the disease the vaccine was meant to protect against.
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Should I vaccinate my newborn?

Why your child should get vaccinated. Vaccines can prevent serious diseases that once killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. Without vaccines, your child is at risk for serious illness or even death from diseases like measles and whooping cough.
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Should I let my baby get the hepatitis B vaccine?

People who don't know they're infected can spread the hepatitis B virus. So it can't be avoided just by being careful. That's why health experts recommend that all babies get the vaccine right from birth. The HepB injection usually creates long-term immunity.
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