Advice by Apollo Doctors and health experts regarding who should not get vaccinated

Government officials and many Apollo doctors too agree upon the most crucial step of getting vaccinated and is providing vital information regarding who should not get the shot. It is essential that even though the drive is meant to help control the spread of COVID-19, but there are some exceptions regarding health conditions of individuals who should refrain from taking the shot. A list of all the possibilities that should clarify any concern for the public is issued by the government.

Guidelines accepted by Apollo Doctors and issued by central government

The following are the guidelines that are followed and are taken care of while administering vaccines for COVID-19. These guidelines are issued in public interest and to alert the citizens for following the vaccination drive and to spread awareness regarding what needs to be followed to obtain a better result with the vaccine.

• Vaccination to be administered to individuals above 18 years or people attained the age of 18.
• Individuals suffering from allergic reactions should refrain from getting vaccinated.
• People with delayed allergic reaction or delayed anaphylaxis to the vaccine or other injectable therapy or any kind of pharmaceutical products including food allergies should not get the vaccine.
• Women who are pregnant, lactating or unsure of their pregnancy should refrain from taking the shot.
• Individual who are experiencing active COVID-19 symptoms should not take the vaccine.
• Patients of coronavirus who have received anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies or plasma should refrain from taking the vaccine.
• People who are already suffering from some illness and are hospitalized for its treatment should not get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines are already administered with utmost caution by the authorized centres and hospitals as per central government regulations. It is to be understood that people suffering from any history related to bleeding or even coagulation disorder shall be considered as sensitive. Health practitioners are already provided with the guidelines and are following caution with regard to different patient conditions and health conditions of individuals after a thorough check and going through medical records that the vaccine is administered.