Contraindication

Contraindication

Subject: Science and technology

Context: Second phase of vaccination with the target group of over 60 years and over 45 years with comorbidities started from March 1^st.

Concept:

The Health Ministry fact sheet says the vaccine cannot be given to three categories:

1. persons with a history of an allergic reaction to a previous dose of Covid-19 vaccine;
2. those with an allergic reaction to vaccines or injectable therapies, pharmaceutical products, and food items;
3. pregnant and lactating women, and women who are not sure of their pregnancy.

About contraindication

It is a condition that serves as a reason to not take a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient. For Covid-19 vaccination three category of temporary contraindication has been issued:

1. persons having active symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection
2. Covid-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-Cov-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma
3. acutely unwell and hospitalized — with or without intensive care — patients due to “any illness