Covid 19

If you develop Covid-19 infection, or any other significant infection, we advise that you temporarily stop immunosuppressive treatments (apart from Steroids)

Covid-19 Vaccinations

We recommend that all adults should receive a Covid 19 vaccination and Covid 19 Booster vaccinations. This recommendation also applies to patients with rheumatic and arthritis-related diseases and those taking immunocompromising medications. The best source of information regarding the HSE vaccination programme is available at this HSE link.

General links regarding Covid-19 infection

HSE, WHO, Health Protection Surveillance Centre, American College of Rheumatology and the British Society for Rheumatology

Covid 19 vaccines information links

New England Journal of Medicine FAQs; information on Covid 19 vaccinations and this HSE link.

REMEMBER

Hand hygiene, social distancing, wearing a mask/face covering and avoiding close contact with those who have a viral illness remain the most important way of avoiding contracting Covid-19 and other infections.