Yes. A patient who is allergic to the following may receive the vaccine:
-food or medicine
-inhalant/environmental allergens
-insect bites, or
-latex
Provided that their allergic reactions were not connected to the vaccine or its components.
Am I eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
As of April 14, 2021
Based on DC 2021-099, with updates from DC 2021-0157 and 2021-175YES, BUT WITH SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
• With history of bleeding disorders or currently taking blood thinners
• With allergy to food, egg, or medicine
• With history of asthma
YES, BUT FOR RESCHEDULING:
• Currently diagnosed with COVID-19 or with symptoms of: fever / chills, fatigue, cough, colds, headache, sore throat, myalgia, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, shortness of breath / difficulty breathing, and rashes
• Has history of exposure to confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days
• Has received convalescent plasma or monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19 in the past 90 days
• Women in the first 3 months of pregnancy
• Has received any other vaccine in the past 14 days
• Has had attacks, been admitted or changed medications for their co-morbidities in the the past 3 months
• Hypertensive emergency or blood pressure > 180/120 with symptoms of possible organ damage
YES, BUT NEEDS CLEARANCE FROM ATTENDING PHYSICIAN / PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
• With autoimmune disease
• With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Cancer patients currently undergoing chemo/radio/immunotherapy
• Underwent transplant
• Currently taking steroid medications4
• Bedridden, in a vegetative state, or poor prognosis with life expectancy less than 6 months
NO
• Less than 18 years old
• Allergy to any vaccine components (e.g. polysorbate, PEG)
• Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) to first dose of the vaccine
Yes. A patient who is allergic to the following may receive the vaccine:
-food or medicine
-inhalant/environmental allergens
-insect bites, or
-latex
Provided that their allergic reactions were not connected to the vaccine or its components.
You must first consult with your doctor if you have experienced any allergic reactions/symptoms (within 6 hours) after you have received a different vaccine:
- rashes/itching
- swelling around the eyes
- difficulty of breathing
- anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
Yes. Patients with well-controlled asthma, whether on inhaled corticosteroids or not, can get the vaccine.
Yes. Patients with allergic rhinitis, whether on intranasal corticosteroids or not, may receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Yes. Patients with cancer and who are currently, or will be undergoing active chemotherapy may be vaccinated any time before and/or during chemotherapy sessions, if they have no other contraindications to the vaccine.
For those who are undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) or Cellular Therapy, they should delay vaccination for at least 3 months after transplantation or therapy.
Yes. People with well-controlled comorbidities can get the vaccines.
These people may have an increased risk of getting severe COVID-19 and may benefit from the protection provided by the vaccines.
Immunocompromised persons falling under the following categories shall consult their physicians or a primary care provider to get clearance prior to vaccination.
a. Persons with autoimmune disease
b.Persons living with HIV
c. Persons with cancer or malignancy
d. Transplant patients
e. Persons who use steroids, if dose and duration of steroid use is more than 2 weeks or dose is higher than 20mg daily for prednisone
f. Persons who are elderly, bedridden, in a vegetative state, or with poor prognosis such as those with limited life expectancy of less than 6 months.
Consult first with your attending physician whether they would advise that you get the vaccine
Yes. Breastfeeding women can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. However, Gamaleya vaccine shall not be administered to the pregnant and breastfeeding populations. The World Health Organization states that if a breastfeeding woman is part of a group recommended for vaccination (for example, healthcare workers), vaccination can be offered. It is not recommended to discontinue breastfeeding before or after vaccination.
Pregnancy is not a contraindication to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Pregnant women can get the vaccine with precaution, given that there is limited data on pregnant women from clinical studies. If a pregnant woman is part of a group recommended for vaccination, vaccination can be offered. It is advised to get the vaccine after the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Yes. Those planning to get pregnant may get the COVID-19 vaccine.
No. A pregnancy test is not a requirement prior to COVID-19 vaccination. However, a pregnancy test may be done for those suspected to be pregnant (missed menses, or unsure of menses).
Ang bakuna kontra COVID-19 ay ligtas at epektibo sa mga may hypertension upang hindi madapuan ng mas malubhang uri ng COVID-19.
Ang proteksyon na dulot ng bakuna ay mas matimbang kumpara sa side effect na pwedeng mangyari.
Mas malaki ang benepisyo ng bakuna kontra COVID-19 para sa mga may hypertension.
Mag-ingat na ma-expose sa mga posibleng may COVID-19, dalawang linggo bago magpabakuna
Siguraduhing kontrolado ang inyong BP ilang linggo bago magpabakuna
Kumunsulta sa inyong doktor kung kinakailangan para maiayos ang gamot ninyo
Inumin nang tama ang maintenance na gamot laban sa hypertension
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