Autoimmune diseases vs covid-19 vaccines

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Patients with autoimmune diseases are considered to be at high risk of disease, so they should be vaccinated against COVID-19. The only way not, is in the very rare cases of contraindication. It should be noted that vaccines not only help fight COVID-19, but also severe forms of the disease, this being quite important.

What aspects are taken into account for vaccination if you have an autoimmune disease?

As with other vaccines, the suggestion is to take into account the activity of the disease, the treatment scheme that the patient is using and the difficulties encountered. The suggestion is to get vaccinated when the disease is in control. History of tests or severe allergic reactions should be taken into account.


Is it possible that there is a relapse of post-vaccination autoimmune disease?

It's almost not likely. Preliminary results for investigations indicate that no.

Is the administration of the vaccine in patients with autoimmune diseases safe?

Studies have been done with COVID-19 vaccines have shown a very good safety profile. Such major side effects are local reactions (at the site of the vaccine as is the arm) such as pain, redness in the area or swelling. Then there have been some systemic reactions such as fatigue, headache, myalgia, malaise and loss of appetite. Most of the side effects have been mild to moderate severity, transient that after a few days they disappear. 

In conclusion, according to observations, COVID-19 vaccines are safe. Currently, there is no evidence available of contraindication to vaccine administration in patients with autoimmune diseases.

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