Common question
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I was treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma?If you were treated for COVID-19 symptoms with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Do I need the COVID-19 vaccine if I still have antibodies?
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, even if you had COVID-19.Nov 23, 2021
What medicine should you not take before COVID-19 vaccination?
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. It is not known how these medications might affect how well the vaccine works.
Who should not take the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
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.
Should you get the Covid vaccine if you have an autoimmune disease?
The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance recommends that people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease (which includes lupus) get the vaccine unless they have an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine.Jan 31, 2022
What are some medications that are safe to take with the COVID-19 vaccine?
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.)
Can taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) before the COVID-19 vaccine reduce its effectiveness?
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
Is there anyone who shouldn’t get the vaccine?
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)
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?
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.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for everyone?
• 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.
Are you at risk of experiencing an autoimmune disease flare-up from COVID-19 vaccine?
There is a risk that flare-ups may occur. That being said, it has been observed that people living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions are at higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms from a COVID-19 infection.
Are people with autoimmune diseases considered high risk for COVID-19?
Researchers have reported higher rates of severe COVID-19 and death in people with autoimmune disease than in the general population. It is unclear whether this is attributable to the autoimmune disease, the immunosuppressive medications taken to treat it, or both.Aug 27, 2021
Can COVID-19 cause an autoimmune disease?
Widespread and long-term inflammation during severe COVID-19 may cause the immune system to produce antibodies to pieces of the virus it wouldn't normally recognize. Some of those pieces might resemble human proteins enough to trigger the production of autoantibodies.Sep 28, 2021
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine product that my patient received for their first dose is no longer availab...
All doses of the primary series and additional primary dose should be completed with the same product. In exceptional situations, when the vaccine...
My patient received the first dose of a 2-dose mRNA COVID-19 vaccine but cannot complete the series ...
If a patient received the first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine but is unable to complete the series with either the same or a different mRNA COVI...
Can COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines be administered at the same time?
Yes. You may administer a COVID-19 vaccine before, at the same visit, or after other vaccines without regard to timing (including live, attenuated...
Can you administer COVID-19 vaccines with immune-based tests for tuberculosis (TB) infection, such a...
Yes. Do not delay COVID-19 vaccination because of testing for TB infection. Testing for TB infection with one of the immune-based methods, either t...
Who can receive a booster dose?
Everyone 18 years of age and older should receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The booster dose can be Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or Janssen....
Does the 4-day grace period apply to the booster dose?
Yes. The 4-day grace period applies to the booster dose. A booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine administered up to 4 days before the recommended date...
What is the dosage for a COVID-19 booster dose?
The dosage for the booster dose is Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine: 0.5 mL Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: 0.25 mL (this is half the volume of a primary series...
Which product should my patient receive for the booster dose after a COVID-19 vaccine primary series...
People 16 through 17 years of age who have completed a mRNA primary COVID-19 vaccine series can only receive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as a...
Should an immunocompromised patient receive an additional primary dose, booster dose, or both?
Recommendations vary by the COVID-19 vaccine product administered for the primary series. For people who completed a primary series of an FDA-appro...
My patient received a booster dose early. Should this be repeated?
If a booster dose is given at any time earlier than the recommended interval (i.e., earlier than 5 months after completion of the mRNA primary seri...