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COVID Vaccine Booster Doses

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / August 18, 2021 / booster doses, COVID-19 vaccine, immunocompromised, Peter Hotez, waning immunity

Everyone should get a booster dose after completing their primary COVID vaccination series.

COVID Vaccine Contraindications

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / May 19, 2021 / anaphylaxis, autoimmune disease, blood clots, CISA COVIDvax consult, contraindications, CVST, food allergies, immunocompromised, latex, MIS-C, PEG, polysorbate 80, precautions, thrombocytopenia, vaccine ingredients

There are very few COVID vaccine contraindications.

COVID-19 Vaccines for the Immunocompromised

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 19, 2021 / Anthony Fauci, cancer, COVID-19 vaccine, immunocompromised, immunodeficiency, immunosuppressed, safety

Most experts recommend that folks who are immunocompromised get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if it might not work as well because of their immunodeficiency.

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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