Who Should Not Be Vaccinated, or Wait to Get Vaccinated, for Pneumococcal Disease?
• Anyone who has had a life-threatening allergic reaction to PPSV should not get another dose. • Anyone who has a severe allergy to any component of a vaccine should not get that vaccine. Members should tell their health care professional if you have any severe allergies. • Anyone who is moderately or severely ill when the shot is scheduled may be asked to wait until they recover before getting the vaccine. Someone with a mild illness can usually be vaccinated. • As a precaution, women with conditions that put them at risk for pneumococcal disease should be vaccinated before becoming pregnant, if possible.
