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COVID-19  

What should I do if I have symptoms of coronavirus? (COVID-19)   

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (a new continuous cough, high temperature or loss of/ change to sense of smell or taste) then you should self-isolate and request a test by either:  

If you are due to attend for an infusion or appointment, please DO NOT attend (inform us and we will reschedule).  

 

Should I have a COVID-19/ Flu vaccine if it is offered? 

All people with MS are advised to take up COVID-19 and flu vaccines when they are offered. This includes people taking DMT medications.  

 

Should I stop my medication if someone in the household is unwell? (COVID-19)   

If you are self-isolating because someone in your household is unwell, you should continue your medication as normal unless you become unwell.  

 

Will the COVID-19 vaccine be effective if I am taking DMT?-   

We and others have studied responses to the COVID-19 vaccine in people with MS. We found that people receiving certain DMTs (mainly Ocrelizumab and Fingolimod) had slightly weaker responses to COVID vaccines, but this was helped by receiving additional boosters of the vaccine. We recommend all people with MS on DMTs accept the COVID vaccine as any protection is likely to be better than none.  

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