The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with new guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to the CDC’s website, anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a Covid-19 vaccine should not get that specific vaccine, and anyone who has had reactions to other vaccines or injectables should consult a doctor before getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
A severe allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include shortness of breath, closing of the throat, nausea and dizziness.
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Because of possible reactions, the CDC recommends healthcare workers monitor all patients for 15-minutes after getting the vaccine.
SOT (RQ-504TH at 3:00) Dr. Celine Gounder/Former New York City Asst. Commissioner of Health:
“I think the key is the advice that’s being given to people when they’re vaccinated right now is that you should wait 15-minutes at the vaccination facility where you are under supervision by a healthcare provider so if you do have an allergic reaction, someone can administer epinephrine or EpiPen to reverse that reaction,” said Dr. Celine Gounder, former New York City Assistant Commissioner of Health. “For people who had such serious reactions, to wait a bit longer, up to 30 minutes.”
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