Vaccine Shot on Chol Hamoed

 

Question:

My doctor told me to get the vaccine. I scheduled my appointment to get it next Sunday. They said that 3 weeks later I need to get the second vaccine. My question is, am I allowed to get it on chol hamoed.

 

Amswer:

It is permitted.

However, if it’s possible – following the doctor’s instructions – to delay or do it earlier in order that the shot(s) shouldn’t take place on Chol Hamoed, it is preferable.

 

Sources:

אג”מ או”ח ח”ג סי’ עח. וראה הנסמן בחול המועד כהלכתו פ”ז סנ”ט ואילך.

 

 

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