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Ask the Experts: Contraindication versus Precaution

Welcome to Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts resources. This Ask the Experts question is presented by Immunize.org’s Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH. Question: What is the difference between a contraindication and a precaution? Answer: A contraindication is a condition in a recipient that increases the risk for a serious adverse reaction to vaccination and is a condition under which vaccines should not be administered. In addition to contraindications found in prescribing information, ACIP may recommend against the use of a vaccine under certain conditions (e.g., a lack of data). A precaution is a condition in a recipient that might increase the risk for a serious adverse reaction, might cause diagnostic confusion, or might compromise the ability of the vaccine to produce immunity. For example, not vaccinating a person who is moderately or severely acutely ill avoids diagnostic confusion between the underlying illness and side effects of vaccination. Vaccination may be deferred if a precaution is present, although a vaccination might be indicated in the presence of a precaution if the benefit of protection from the vaccine outweighs the risk for an adverse reaction. About Ask the Experts Immunize.org established Ask the Experts to provide practical answers to clinical questions about vaccines and vaccine administration. Our Immunize.org experts have answered more than 1,200 clinical questions like this one based on ACIP recommendations. You can find all of these questions and answers on our "Ask the Experts" page at http://www.immunize.org/askexperts. About Immunize.org Immunize.org supports healthcare professionals with educational resources and advocates to remove barriers to vaccination for all. We create and distribute educational materials for healthcare professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. We work to improve national and state vaccine policy. Immunize.org also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. Stay up to date by subscribing to our free weekly newsletter, IZ Express, including ATE Special Editions at http://www.immunize.org. Stay current on immunization news; follow us on your favorite social media platform: Instagram: @ImmunizeOrg Facebook: @ImmunizeOrg LinkedIn: @Immunize.org Immunize.org Legal Disclaimer: http://www.immunize.org/iacadmin/disc... #savelivesimmunize #immunizeorg #vaccinessavelives #vaccineswork #vaccination