Special considerations for vaccination

It is always important to discuss with your health care provider whether or not vaccination is right for you. Prior to receiving a vaccine tell your health care provider about your current health including:

• any chronic health or other medical conditions you have
• any medications you are taking
• if you are pregnant, or think you might be pregnant
• if you are breastfeeding
• if you have a bleeding disorder, or are taking medications that thin the blood
• if you developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome within 6 weeks of receiving a previous vaccine
• if you have a fever or infection worse than a mild cold

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This item was last modified on December 13, 2016