In Which Cases is Vaccination Contraindicated?

In Armenia, the medical contraindications for preventive vaccinations against coronavirus are the same as for all vaccinations. The only absolute contraindication to vaccinations is anaphylaxis caused by a previous dose of the vaccine. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine or any ingredient of the vaccine, characterized by widespread urticaria, wheezing, swelling of the mouth and throat, difficulty breathing, hypotension, and shock.

Temporary contraindications for vaccination include acute illnesses of moderate or severe course, as well as exacerbation of chronic diseases. Pregnancy is not a contraindication to vaccination; pregnant women are included in the risk groups for coronavirus vaccinations. It is not recommended to postpone pregnancy planning or terminate a pregnancy due to vaccination. If a pregnant woman is vaccinated without being aware of her pregnancy, the vaccination is safe for the health of both the mother and the fetus and does not indicate the need for termination of pregnancy.

Precautionary measures include vaccination immediately after recovery from an infectious or somatic disease, and in the case of chronic diseases, vaccination should occur during the remission phase. Vaccination is allowed to be performed in patients with chronic neurological disorders under conservative therapy (e.g., chronic encephalopathy, uncontrolled epilepsy) during the stabilization phase of clinical manifestations.

Reminder: In the Republic of Armenia, the process of immunoprophylaxis, including vaccination contraindications, is regulated and conducted in accordance with the sanitary rules and hygienic norms established by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia's order N21-N, dated October 15, 2008, which abolishes the earlier order regarding the organization and implementation of immunoprophylaxis processes in organizations providing medical assistance and services.