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Heart Problems As a Contraindication to Getting Vaccinated

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / April 17, 2021 / arrhythmia, aspirin, congenital heart disease, contraindications, heart transplant, immunodeficiency, Kawasaki disease, myocarditis, pericarditis, SVT

There are some contraindications to getting vaccinated if you have a few specific heart problems, but having an arrhythmia typically isn’t one of them.

False Vaccine Contraindications

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / January 30, 2021 / autism, cerebral palsy, contraindications, egg allergy, false contraindications, family history, hot lots, immunodeficiency, immunosuppressed, infantile spasms, precautions, seizures, severe reactions, SIDS, Vaccine Education

Don’t let a false vaccine contraindication keep you from vaccinating and protecting your kids.

Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / January 9, 2021 / allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, contraindications, excipients, PEG, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, vaccine ingredients

If you have had a severe allergic reaction to any components of the COVID-19 vaccines, including PEG or polysorbate, then you shouldn’t be vaccinated.

FluMist Vs. Flu Shots for Kids and Adults

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / October 18, 2020 / cochlear implant, contraindications, COVID-19, flu shots, FluMist, immunocompromised, live vaccines, MedImmune, nasal spray flu vaccine, pregnancy, thimerosal, thimerosal-free, vaccine effectiveness, Vaccines

FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine, is another option to help children and adults get vaccinated and protected against the flu, especially if they don’t want to get a shot.

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