
During the COVID-19 pandemic, MyMSTeam will provide summaries and links to articles of importance to people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). This page will be updated with information as it becomes available.
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MyMSTeam, October 26, 2021

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MyMSTeam, September 24, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for adults over 65 and other high-risk individuals. If you are on multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, consult with your health care provider before presenting for a booster shot, since some MS treatments should be timed around vaccinations.
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MyMSTeam, February 10, 2021

In January, the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition issued guidance, echoed by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, recommending that everyone with MS receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as early as possible. MyMSTeam members still have many questions about COVID-19 vaccines. MyMSTeam invited Dr. Barry Singer to help us address these questions.
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MyMSTeam, August 4, 2020

Key Takeaways
- According to Dr. Aaron Boster of the The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, people with MS are not at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. It is important to practice social distancing and frequent hand-washing, and to wear a mask in public.
- Some MS treatments may suppress the immune system and put people at risk for a more serious infection, if they contract COVID-19. Talk with your doctor about the best course of treatment for you.
- It is crucial to stay in communication with your neurologist during this time. Be sure to contact your doctor before starting or stopping any new treatments, if you experience an MS flare-up or a treatment delay, and if you test positive for COVID-19.
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MyMSTeam, March 20, 2020
Key Takeaways
- Remind loved ones of the seriousness of your situation. According to research in China, people who had one additional disease had a 79 percent higher risk of requiring intensive care, needing a respirator, or dying as a result of COVID-19.
- If there are others in your circle who take the threat seriously, ask them to talk to your loved one on your behalf.
- Suggest ways to stay socially connected from a safe distance.
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