I am immunocompromised. Is it safe for me to get vaccinated?

Many people who are immunocompromised can safely receive routine vaccines. Health care providers follow specific schedules and vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised people. Some immunocompromised people may not be able to receive live vaccines except when approved by their primary care provider or specialist.

Individuals may be immunocompromised as a result of a condition they are born with or an illness or medication that weakens their immune system. In general, immunocompromised persons are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable infections and may have severe infections. This makes staying up-to-date with vaccinations especially important.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are immunocompromised.