What hematologic conditions are contraindications for a COVID vaccine?
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Which of the following patients are you NOT recommending to be vaccinated
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Medical Oncology · Brown University/Lifespan
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The short answer is that a history of severe allergic reaction is really the only contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination. Perhaps, patients with systemic mastocytosis might be at increased risk of allergic reaction but I'm not aware of data to support that.
The longer answer is a question of timing...
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Medical Oncology · University of Washington School of Medicine
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Agree with the thoughtful answer by Dr. @Dr. First Last. Lack of conclusive data is the main issue for certain specific questions. It is mainly about the timing & which vaccine. Overall, would favor vaccination unless there is a very rare contraindication, across scenarios, along with physical dista...
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