‘Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before you are given the vaccine if you have:
- Had a serious allergic reaction to a previous vaccine, medicine or food
- Had any problems following previous administration of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 such as allergic reaction or breathing problems
- A severe illness with high fever. However, a mild fever or upper airway infection, like a cold, are not reasons to delay vaccination.
- A weakened immune system, such as due to HIV infection, or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
- A bleeding problem, bruise easily or use a medicine to inhibit blood clotting
‘As with any vaccine, COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 may not fully protect all those who receive it. No data are currently available in individuals with a weakened immune system or who are taking chronic treatment that suppresses or prevents immune responses.
‘Other medicines and COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines or have recently received any other vaccine.
‘Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is currently limited data available on the use of this vaccine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before you receive this vaccine. As a precaution, you should avoid becoming pregnant until at least 2 months after the vaccine.’
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