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PPG statement for patients regarding COVID-19 vaccine

At Parkview Physicians Group, we care about your health and would encourage our patients to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as they qualify to receive the vaccine. The vaccine is effective and safe. There are very few contraindications to receiving the vaccine and even those that have had COVID-19 should receive the vaccine. Severe reactions to the vaccine are very rare (about 11 per 1 million persons receiving the vaccine). Along with the CDC, PPG considers a history of the following to be a contraindication to vaccination with both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines:

  • Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components
  • Immediate allergic reaction of any severity to a previous dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components (including polyethylene glycol [PEG])
  • Immediate allergic reaction of any severity to polysorbate (due to potential cross-reactive hypersensitivity with the vaccine ingredient PEG)
  • Monoclonal antibody infusion within the last 90 days

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that COVID-19 vaccines should not be withheld from pregnant individuals who meet criteria for vaccination based on ACIP-recommended priority groups. Pregnant women may wish to discuss vaccination with their provider.

Learn more about COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccine eligibility in our region is set by state departments of health. For details and updates, visit coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine for Indiana and COVID-19 Vaccination Program (ohio.gov) for Ohio.

 

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At Parkview Physicians Group, we connect you with the region’s top primary care physicians and specialists located throughout Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Our patient-centered approach to care means that you are at the center of an entire team of healthcare providers, all working together to provide seamless care and improved health. We aim to inspire wellness with any level of care needed – from primary care to the most specialized services – because our team includes more than 45 clinical specialties. We also know that improving your health means arming yourself with education. That’s why we offer events in your community and partner with local organizations to teach families how to live healthier lives. It’s our way of providing excellent care to every person, every day.

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