For those with HIV or who are immune-compromised:
If you are immune-compromised or affected by HIV/AIDS, you are NOT required to disclose your status or specify your condition at a vaccination center. If you are asked why you qualify for vaccination you may indicate you have an immunocompromising condition but are not required to specify.
Vaccination and bleeding disorders:
Some public health units have indicated that having a bleeding disorder requires consultation with a doctor before a vaccine can be administered. This is NOT the case. If you have concerns about bleeding from vaccination you should consult with your treatment centre for direction but their permission is NOT required in order to receive a vaccine. Check out our COVID Update for more information.
This is the Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors of Canada official guidance on vaccination for people with bleeding disorders:
“Encourage your health care to use a smaller gauge needle, if possible, and to apply 10 minutes of pressure after the injection. If you are on prophylaxis with factor concentrate, you should time your prophylaxis with the day of your vaccine injection. If you treat on-demand but have a history of severe bleeding, you may need a treatment with factor concentrate before the vaccine injection. Please contact your bleeding disorder team.”
Please refer to the AHCDC guidance FAQ for more information.
