Your child may not receive some vaccines if he
or she has:
• A chronic health condition (like cancer)
• A weakened immune system (like if undergoing
chemotherapy or is on certain medications after
a transplant)
• Had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose
of vaccine or an ingredient in a vaccine
Reactions to a vaccine, such as fever, could make it harder
to diagnose and treat a serious illness. And it’s possible that
signs of the illness could be mistaken for a reaction to
the vaccine.
If your child has a serious illness or medical condition, talk
to your child’s doctor or nurse. They can help to determine
which vaccines your child can and can not get at each visit
and how to best protect your child’s health.