The New Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Arrives in Vietnam: Who Should Get Vaccinated and Who Shouldn’t?

The first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines has arrived in Vietnam, and we're here to unravel the mystery of who should roll up their sleeves for this vaccine and who should opt for an alternative.

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On July 7, Vietnam received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, consisting of 97,110 doses. This marks the first batch of the 31 million doses that Pfizer-BioNTech has committed to supplying to Vietnam in 2021. Additional batches from the company are expected to arrive in the country later this month. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has shown 95% effectiveness in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. So, who should get this vaccine, and who should not? Read on to find out more!

1Is the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Safe?

The World Health Organization (WHO) granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on December 31, 2020. WHO has thoroughly assessed the quality, safety, and efficacy of this vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 12 and above.

WHO has thoroughly assessed the quality, safety, and efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

2Who Should Get the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine First?

Given the complex nature of the pandemic, with a continuous rise in infections and limited vaccine supply, the Ministry of Health recommends prioritizing healthcare workers at high risk of exposure and the elderly, including those aged 65 and above.

The Ministry of Health recommends prioritizing healthcare workers at high risk of exposure

3Who Should Not Get the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine?

  • Global data currently does not support the safety and efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children under 12 years old. Therefore, this vaccine is not recommended for this age group until further data becomes available.
  • Individuals with a history of severe allergic reactions to any component of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should not receive this vaccine.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is not recommended for children under 12 years old

4Who Else Can Get the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine?

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 12 and above. Additionally, the following groups may also be considered for vaccination:

  • Individuals with multiple underlying medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, lung, liver, or kidney disease, as well as chronic infectious diseases, that increase the risk of severe COVID-19, should be vaccinated once their conditions are stable and under control.
  • Immunocompromised individuals fall within the recommended groups for vaccination. They may be vaccinated after receiving information and counseling regarding the vaccine.
  • People living with HIV should be provided with information about the vaccine and, where possible, be offered counseling on the available data before receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
  • The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can be administered to individuals with a history of COVID-19 infection. However, due to limited vaccine supply, these individuals may defer vaccination for up to 6 months after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • WHO recommends the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for breastfeeding women, in the same way as for other adults. According to WHO, breastfeeding women can continue to breastfeed as normal after receiving the vaccine.

Individuals with multiple underlying medical conditions or HIV can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

This article provides information about the newly arrived Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Vietnam, including who should and should not receive it. We hope this knowledge proves useful, and we wish you good health.

Source: Ministry of Health

Frequently asked questions

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is currently available for individuals aged 12 years and older. This includes adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Yes, the following groups are recommended to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as soon as possible: individuals with weakened immune systems, people with underlying medical conditions, elderly individuals (65 years and above), and those who live or work in settings with a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission, such as healthcare workers.

While there is limited data available specifically on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding women, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises that these individuals can be offered this vaccine if they are part of a group that is recommended to get vaccinated, such as healthcare workers.

Individuals who have had a severe allergic reaction to any component of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or to a previous dose of this vaccine should not receive it. Additionally, those with certain acute illnesses or who are feeling unwell may be advised to postpone vaccination until they have recovered.

The vaccine has been shown to be highly effective in preventing COVID-19, including against severe disease and death. Clinical trials and real-world data have demonstrated that the vaccine is approximately 95% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infection.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is administered in two doses, given 21 days apart. It is important to receive both doses to achieve maximum protection against COVID-19.

Common side effects are typically mild to moderate and similar to those seen with other vaccines. These may include pain or swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea. These side effects usually go away on their own within a few days.

If you experience side effects, it is important to stay hydrated, rest, and use over-the-counter pain medications if needed. However, if you experience severe or persistent side effects, or if your symptoms worry you, contact your healthcare provider for advice and follow their recommendations.

No, it is not possible to get COVID-19 from this vaccine. The vaccine does not contain the live virus that causes COVID-19, so it cannot give you the disease.

The duration of protection provided by the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is still being studied. However, it is important to monitor the situation and follow the advice of local health authorities regarding the need for additional vaccine doses or boosters to maintain protection over time.
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