This section includes guides on the key conditions where Covid vaccination is contraindicated or requires modification in specific groups.

Covid vaccination of immunosuppressed

This guide outlines latest recommendations on vaccinating individuals with a weakened immune system due to disease or treatment.

Provides key information on the requirements for primary course third doses and booster vaccination, supported by professional resources from ARMA, Versus Arthritis, Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), The Green Book Chapter 14a, JCVI prioritisation document , UK Chemotherapy Board, JCVI guidance update

See full guide here.

DMARDs and Covid vaccination

Summary guide on vaccination of individuals on treatment with DMARDs.

The latest key information on timing of doses of Covid vaccine following treatment with specific DMARDs and when to delay treatment.

Information sourced from ARMA, Versus Arthritis, Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) and The Green Book Chapter 14a

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Corticosteroids and Covid vaccination

Summary guide on vaccination of individuals on steroid treatments.

Key information on impact of steroids on Covid vaccination efficacy, when to delay vaccination and when to delay treatment.

With information sourced from: ARMA, Versus Arthritis, Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) and The Green Book Chapter 14a

See full guide here.

Chemotherapy and Covid vaccination

Summary guide on vaccination of individuals undergoing chemotherapy.

Covers key points on timing of vaccination depending on treatment and blood counts, to be arranged in collaboration with secondary care.

With information sourced from the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), The Green Book Chapter 14a, and the UK Chemotherapy Board

See full guide here.