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Should you get vaccinated for COVID-19 if you have an autoimmune disease?
People with autoimmune conditions may receive any currently FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. If people with these conditions are immunocompromised because of medications such as high-dose corticosteroids or biologic agents, they should follow the considerations for immunocompromised people.
Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
What should be done if someone has a positive antigen test while being fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
In healthcare settings, infection prevention and control practices for caring for a person with COVID-19 should be followed until their isolation is discontinued. However, if the person who has received a positive antigen test result is fully vaccinated, the healthcare provider should inform public health authorities.
Should I get a COVID-19 booster if I have received a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine?
The bottom line for now: If you were vaccinated at least six months ago with the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna shot and you are at higher risk for Covid-19 based on your age, job, or medical history, it’s recommended that you receive a booster.
Can COVID-19 cause an autoimmune disease?
Widespread and long-term inflammation during severe COVID-19 may cause the immune system to produce antibodies to pieces of the virus it wouldn’t normally recognize. Some of those pieces might resemble human proteins enough to trigger the production of autoantibodies.
Are you at risk of experiencing an autoimmune disease flare-up from COVID-19 vaccine?
There is a risk that flare-ups may occur. That being said, it has been observed that people living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions are at higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms from a COVID-19 infection.
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?
People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for people with underlying health conditions?
Clinical trials show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in people with underlying medical conditions, including those that place them at increased risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people without underlying medical conditions.
Can you get COVID-19 after being vaccinated?
Vaccinated people can still become infected and have the potential spread the virus to others, although at much lower rates than unvaccinated people. The risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection in fully vaccinated people are higher where community transmission of the virus is widespread.
Do you need COVID-19 booster shot if you had COVID-19?
The CDC does encourage people who previously had COVID-19 to get vaccinated and get a booster shot..
Can I get Pfizer booster after Moderna vaccine?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that people can get boosters that are different from the vaccine they originally received. So if you got Pfizer six months ago, you could get a booster from Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, as long as you are eligible otherwise.