Guidance for Patients with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Planning to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) may benefit from getting vaccinated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is one of the key points in the position statement released by the Philippine Rheumatology Association. The National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) have identified patients with autoimmune conditions and those taking more than 20 mg per day of prednisone (or its equivalent) as some of those groups needing medical clearance prior to receiving any COVID-19 vaccine. Patients with rheumatic conditions are often treated with steroids to help control their disease. A visit to their attending rheumatologist will be helpful in discussing concerns and making a choice through shared decision-making.
The PRA came out with the document to guide physicians and patients alike on this issue. The link to the document follows:
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