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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

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.

Challenging the Concept of Herd Immunity

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / February 19, 2020 / epidemiology, herd immunity, Hib, immunity, immunocompromised, measles, natural immunity, Outbreaks, pertussis, vaccine myths

Herd immunity is not junk science or a false theory. Herd immunity is real, it works, and explains how people in a community are protected from a disease when vaccination rates are above a certain threshold.

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COVID Vaccine Contraindications

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