What are the contraindications for this covid vaccine?

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Answered on April 27,2021

Contraindication

Persons with history of:
- Anaphylactic or allergic reaction to a previous dose of COVID-19 vaccine
- Immediate or delayed-onset anaphylaxis or allergic reaction to vaccines or injectable therapies, pharmaceutical products, food-items etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Pregnant & Lactating women have not been part of any COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial so far. Therefore, women who are pregnant or not sure of their pregnancy; and lactating women should not receive COVID-19 vaccine at this time
Provisional / temporary contraindications:
- In these conditions, COVID-19 vaccination is to be deferred for 4-8 weeks after recovery
- Persons having active symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- SARS-COV-2 patients who have been given anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma
- Acutely unwell and hospitalized (with or without intensive care) patients due to any illness.

Source: This answer is sourced from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare portal.

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