CDC Issues New Guidelines for the COVID Vaccine Following Reports of Allergic Reactions
Beth Baumann
Posted: Dec 19, 2020 7:15 PM
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) on Saturday issued new guidance for the Wuhan coronavirus vaccines after multiple reports indicated Americans had allergic reactions after receiving the vaccination.
Those who have severe allergic reactions can receive the coronavirus vaccine but should consult their doctor about the risks involved. The primary concern is for those who suffer from anaphylaxis, which impacts their breathing and can be considered life-threatening.
“People that do report those types of anaphylactic reactions to other vaccines or injectables — they can still get the vaccine, but they should be counseled about the unknown risks of developing a severe allergic reaction and balance these risks against the benefit of vaccination,†Sarah Mbaeyi, a medical officer with the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told PBS News Hour.
Those with other allergies, according to the CDC, should not be concerned about getting the coronavirus vaccine.
"CDC recommends that people with a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medications—such as allergies to food, pet, venom, environmental, or latex—may still get vaccinated," the CDC's website states. "People with a history of allergies to oral medications or a family history of severe allergic reactions, or who might have an milder allergy to vaccines (no anaphylaxis)—may also still get vaccinated."
Those who suffer from other allergies should consult with their doctor about whether or not the Wuhan coronavirus vaccine is right for them.
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