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COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for ages 6 months and older. Learn about COVID-19 vaccines for specific groups of people.

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Because of age, health conditions, or other factors, some people should not get certain vaccines or should wait before getting them. Read the guidelines below for each vaccine.

Regularly Recommended Vaccines

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Talk with your healthcare provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has laboratory confirmation of a previous dengue infection, which is required for vaccination with Dengvaxia
Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of Dengvaxia vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has a weakened immune system

In some cases, your healthcare provider may decide to postpone Dengvaxia vaccination until a future visit.

There is limited information on the risks of this vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should discuss the risks of vaccination against the risks of infection with their healthcare provider.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Dengvaxia vaccine. Learn more.

Your healthcare provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Dengue Vaccine VIS.

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Some children should not get DTaP vaccine or should wait.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, or pertussis, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has had a coma, decreased level of consciousness, or prolonged seizures within 7 days after a previous dose of any pertussis vaccine (DTP or DTaP)
Has seizures or another nervous system problem
Has ever had Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome (also called \u201cGBS\u201d)
Has had severe pain or swelling after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus or diphtheria

In some cases, your child\u2019s health care provider may decide to postpone DTaP vaccination until a future visit.

Children with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Children who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting DTaP vaccine.

Your child\u2019s health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the DTaP VIS

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Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of hepatitis A vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone hepatitis A vaccination until a future visit.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should be vaccinated if they are at risk for getting hepatitis A. Pregnancy or breastfeeding are not reasons to avoid hepatitis A vaccination.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting hepatitis A vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Hepatitis A VIS.

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Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of hepatitis B vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone hepatitis B vaccination until a future visit.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women who were not vaccinated previously should be vaccinated. Pregnancy or breastfeeding are not reasons to avoid hepatitis B vaccination.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting hepatitis B vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Hepatitis B VIS.

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of Hib vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone Hib vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Hib VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of HPV vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is pregnant\u2014HPV vaccine is not recommended until after pregnancy

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone HPV vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting HPV vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of influenza vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has ever had Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome (also called \u201cGBS\u201d)

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone influenza vaccination until a future visit.

Influenza vaccine can be administered at any time during pregnancy. Women who are or will be pregnant during influenza season should receive inactivated influenza vaccine.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting influenza vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Inactivated Influenza VIS

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Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Is younger than 2 years or older than 49 years of age
Is pregnant. Live, attenuated influenza vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women
Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of influenza vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is a child or adolescent 2 through 17 years of age who is receiving aspirin or aspirin- or salicylate-containing products
Has a weakened immune system
Is a child 2 through 4 years old who has asthma or a history of wheezing in the past 12 months
Is 5 years or older and has asthma
Has taken influenza antiviral medication in the last 3 weeks
Cares for severely immunocompromised people who require a protected environment
Has other underlying medical conditions that can put people at higher risk of serious flu complications (such as lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease like diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, neurologic or neuromuscular or metabolic disorders)
Does not have a spleen, or has a non-functioning spleen
Has a cochlear implant
Has a cerebrospinal fluid leak (a leak of the fluid that surrounds the brain to the nose, throat, ear, or some other location in the head)
Has had Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome within 6 weeks after a previous dose of influenza vaccine

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone influenza vaccination until a future visit.

For some patients, a different type of influenza vaccine (inactivated or recombinant influenza vaccine) might be more appropriate than live, attenuated influenza vaccine.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting influenza vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Live Influenza VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of MMR or MMRV vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant\u2014pregnant women should not get MMR vaccine
Has a weakened immune system, or has a parent, brother, or sister with a history of hereditary or congenital immune system problems
Has ever had a condition that makes him or her bruise or bleed easily
Has recently had a blood transfusion or received other blood products
Has tuberculosis
Has gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone MMR vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting MMR vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the MMR VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of MMRV, MMR, or varicella vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant\u2014pregnant women should not get MMRV vaccine
Has a weakened immune system, or has a parent, brother, or sister with a history of hereditary or congenital immune system problems
Has ever had a condition that makes him or her bruise or bleed easily
Has a history of seizures, or has a parent, brother, or sister with a history of seizures
Is taking or plans to take salicylates (such as aspirin)
Has recently had a blood transfusion or received other blood products
Has tuberculosis
Has gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone MMRV vaccination until a future visit or may recommend that the child receive separate MMR and varicella vaccines instead of MMRV.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Children who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting MMRV vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the MMRV VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone meningococcal ACWY vaccination until a future visit.

There is limited information on the risks of this vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding woman, but no safety concerns have been identified. A pregnant or breastfeeding woman should be vaccinated if indicated.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting meningococcal ACWY vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Meningococcal ACWY Vaccines VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of meningococcal B vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is pregnant or breastfeeding

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone meningococcal B vaccination until a future visit.

Meningococcal B vaccination should be postponed for pregnant women unless the person is at increased risk and, after consultation with their health care provider, the benefits of vaccination are considered to outweigh the potential risks.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting meningococcal B vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Meningococcal B VIS.

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of any type of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, or an earlier pneumococcal conjugate vaccine known as PCV7), or to any vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (for example, DTaP), or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone pneumococcal conjugate vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the PCV VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of PPSV23, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone PPSV23 vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting PPSV23.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the PPSV VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of polio vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone polio vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting polio vaccine.

Not much is known about the risks of this vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women. However, polio vaccine can be given if a pregnant woman is at increased risk for infection and requires immediate protection.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the IPV VIS.

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Some babies should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of rotavirus vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has a weakened immune system
Has severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
Has had a type of bowel blockage called \u201cintussusception\u201d

In some cases, your child\u2019s health care provider may decide to postpone rotavirus vaccination until a future visit.

Infants with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Infants who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting rotavirus vaccine.

Your child\u2019s health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Rotavirus VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus or diphtheria, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has ever had Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome (also called \u201cGBS\u201d)
Has had severe pain or swelling after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus or diphtheria

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone Td vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Td vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Td VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, or pertussis, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has had a coma, decreased level of consciousness, or prolonged seizures within 7 days after a previous dose of any pertussis vaccine (DTP, DTaP, or Tdap)
Has seizures or another nervous system problem
Has ever had Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome (also called \u201cGBS\u201d)
Has had severe pain or swelling after a previous dose of any vaccine that protects against tetanus or diphtheria

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone Tdap vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting Tdap vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Tdap VIS

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Talk with your health care provider.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of varicella vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant\u2014pregnant women should not get varicella vaccine
Has a weakened immune system, or has a parent, brother, or sister with a history of hereditary or congenital immune system problems
Is taking salicylates (such as aspirin)
Has recently had a blood transfusion or received other blood products
Has tuberculosis
Has gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone varicella vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting varicella vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Varicella VIS

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Some people should not get shingles vaccine or should wait.

Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of recombinant shingles vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Is currently experiencing an episode of shingles
Is pregnant

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone shingles vaccination until a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting recombinant shingles vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Shingles VIS

Travel & Special Circumstance Vaccines

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Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of adenovirus vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Has a weakened immune system.
Is younger than 17 or older than 50 years.
Is pregnant or nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Is unable to swallow the vaccine tablets whole without chewing them.
Is currently experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone adenovirus vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting adenovirus vaccine.

Virus from the vaccine can be shed in the stool for up to 28 days after vaccination. To minimize the risk of spreading vaccine virus to other people during this period, observe proper personal hygiene, such as frequent hand washing, especially following bowel movements. This is especially important if you have close contact with children 7 years of age and younger, with anyone having a weakened immune system, or with pregnant women.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use only among military personnel.

This information was taken directly from the Adenovirus VIS

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Some people should not get anthrax vaccine.

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of anthrax vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant.
Has a weakened immune system.
Has a history of anthrax disease.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone anthrax vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting anthrax vaccine.

If you are receiving the vaccine because you have been exposed to anthrax, tell your health care provider if you are not feeling well. You might need immediate medical care.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Anthrax VIS

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Some people should not get this vaccine or should wait

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of cholera vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Is pregnant or thinks they might be pregnant.
Has a weakened immune system or has close contacts (e.g., household contacts) with a weakened immune system.
Has recently taken antibiotics.
Is taking oral typhoid vaccine.
Is taking anti-malaria drugs or plans to start taking them in the next 10 days.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone cholera vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting cholera vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Cholera VIS

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Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of JE vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Is pregnant. Pregnant women should usually not get JE vaccine.
Will be traveling for fewer than 30 days and only traveling to urban areas. You might not need the vaccine.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone JE vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting JE vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Japanese Encephalitis VIS

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Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of rabies vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies
Has a weakened immune system
Is taking or plans to take chloroquine or a drug related to chloroquine
Has received rabies vaccine in the past (your provider will need to know when you received any rabies vaccine doses in the past)

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone routine (pre-exposure) rabies vaccination until a future visit. Or your health care provider may perform a blood test before or after rabies vaccines are given to determine your level of immunity against rabies.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting a routine (pre-exposure) dose of rabies vaccine. If you have been exposed to rabies virus, you should get vaccinated regardless of concurrent illnesses, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weakened immune system.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Rabies VIS

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This medication guide replaces the Smallpox VIS. It is to be used before one receives the vaccination. Medical Guide for vaccination with ACAM2000 [6 pages] (10/1/09)

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Some people should not get typhoid vaccine or should wait.

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of typhoid vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Has a weakened immune system.
Is pregnant or breastfeeding, or thinks she might be pregnant.
Is taking or has recently taken antibiotics or anti-malarial drugs.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone typhoid vaccination to a future visit.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting typhoid vaccine.

Your health care provider can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Typhoid VIS

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Who should not get the yellow fever vaccine?

Discuss your itinerary with your health care provider before you get your yellow fever vaccination. You can visit CDC\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Health website at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel to learn if yellow fever vaccination is recommended or required based on your travel location.

Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine:

Has had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of yellow fever vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies.
Has a weakened immune system.
Has had their thymus removed or been diagnosed with a thymus disorder.
Is pregnant or
Has gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks.

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting yellow fever vaccine.

In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone yellow fever vaccination to a future visit.

If you cannot get yellow fever vaccine for medical reasons and you are traveling to a country with a yellow fever vaccination entry requirement, your doctor will need to fill out the Medical Contraindications to Vaccination section of your yellow card. In addition, your doctor should give you a waiver letter. If you plan to use a waiver, you can contact the embassies of countries you plan to visit for more information.

This information was taken directly from the Yellow Fever VIS

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Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated with these Vaccines?

Regularly Recommended Vaccines

Travel & Special Circumstance Vaccines