COVID-19 Vaccine and No Biologic
I do not feel safe getting the vaccine. Am I safer from COVID while I am ON my biologic (Orencia) or am I safer without it? I have to be off of it for a minor foot surgery soon, and the way our immune system, it is so confusing, I do not know which way I am safer? Any thoughts?
Hi Jaymme! I understand feeling confused about this topic- but I do think your question would be best answered by your rheumatologist or PCP. Sorry to hear you are needing surgery for your foot. Wishing you a speedy recovery afterward!!
Hi
. As said, your confusion is understandable and it is best to discuss your individual case with your doctors. I do want to share with you this page from the American College of Rheumatology with their COVID guidance: https://www.rheumatology.org/Practice-Quality/Clinical-Support/COVID-19-Guidance. You will note that it has a lot of information and the latest update is from just four days ago. Because each case is different, your doctor should be able to help explain how this guidance may apply to you. Note that this is guidance and the decisions lie with you. Wishing you the best. Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
