Contraindications to COVID-19 Vaccination
History of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a component of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Do not vaccinate with the same type of COVID-19 vaccine*
- May administer the alternate COVID-19 vaccine type*
*The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech) are one type of COVID-19 vaccine and the protein subunit vaccine (Novavax) is another type of COVID-19 vaccine.
Page last reviewed: November 12, 2024
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases