Vietnam: Covid-19 immunization screening form (latest)

According to this new form, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam notes that blood pressure measurement applies to subjects with a history of hypertension low blood pressure/hypertension and underlying cardiovascular disease; people over 65 years old. So, there is no need to measure blood pressure for all people vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

In addition, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam guides the classification of vaccinated subjects as follows:

1. Individuals eligible for immunization

Individuals within the age for immunization as per recommendation under use instruction of manufacturers and not too sensitive to active ingredients or any excipients of the vaccine.

2. Individuals that require attention in immunization

The following individuals must be screened carefully and thoroughly:

- Individuals who previously had allergic reactions to other allergens.

- Individuals who have underlying medical conditions or chronic diseases.

- Individuals who have lost their senses or behavioral capacity.

- Individuals who used to suffer from thrombocytopenia and/or coagulation disorders.

- Pregnant women ≥ 13 weeks.

- Individuals having irregular vital signs:

+ Temperature < 35.5 oC or > 37.5 oC.

+ Pulse: < 60 times/minute or > 100 times/minute.

+ Minimum blood pressure < 60 mmHg or > 90 mmHg and/or maximum blood pressure < 90 mmHg or > 140 mmHg or 30 mmHg more than daily blood pressure (for individuals with hypertension receiving treatment and having medical records).

+ Breathing rate > 25 times/minute.

3. Individuals whose immunization must be delayed

- Having history of COVID-19 infection in 6 months.

- Having chronic diseases.

- Pregnant women < 13 weeks.

4.  Contraindications

- Previously having allergic reactions with the same COVID-19 vaccine.

- Having any contraindication as per publication of manufacturers.

In addition, the Ministry of Health continues to note that Pregnant women: Inquire about age of pregnancy. Explain risk/benefits, only consider COVID-19 immunization for pregnant women with ≥ 13 weeks of pregnancy when potential benefits are greater than any potential risks for mothers and children

At the same time, Breastfeeding women: not recommended for Sputnik V vaccine.

This Decision takes effect from September 10, 2021 and annuls Decision 3802/QD-BYT dated August 10/ 2021 on the issuance of Provisional Guidelines for pre-vaccination screening for COVID-19 vaccine.

Bao Ngoc

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