Guidance

Contraindications and special considerations: the green book, chapter 6

Information for public health professionals on immunisation.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 26 October 2017
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  1. 26 October 2017

     This chapter has been completely updated to reflect the latest evidence on contraindications and special considerations for vaccination.

  2. 4 April 2013

     Added Green Book chapter 6 update patch

  3. 20 March 2013

     First published.

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Contraindications and special considerations: the green book, chapter 6

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Chapter 6 update patches

Almost all individuals can be safely vaccinated with all vaccines. In very few individuals, vaccination is contraindicated or should be deferred. Where there is doubt, rather than withholding vaccine, advice should be sought from an appropriate consultant paediatrician or physician, the immunisation co-ordinator or consultant in health protection.