COVID-19 and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Essential Updates
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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Are People With MS Eligible for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots?
MyMSTeam, October 26, 2021
CDC Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Guidelines
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.
MS and COVID-19 Vaccines: Q&A With Dr. Barry Singer
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.
MS Treatments and COVID-19: What to Discuss With Your Neurologist
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.
Canceling Is Kindness: Keeping Safe From COVID-19 With Multiple Sclerosis
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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