I have rhumatoid arthuritus on methotrexate injection and hydroxychloroquine for years

Dougie

Hi I have shingles spots which have all dried up on face and head I have got text to go for Carona jab on Sunday am I ok to go ? Hope you can help

helpline_team

Hi Dougie

Thanks for you post to the Helpline. The Covid 19 vaccines are all safe for people taking treatments for arthritis which affect the immune system. There's no mention of previous shingles being a problem for having a vaccine.

Vaccines for COVID-19 – your questions answered (versusarthritis.org)

best wishes

Guy (Helpline Team)

Dougie

Hi thank you for your reply I did go for covid jab but could not have it because I was having antiviral tablets for the shingles and told to go back a week after finishing the tablets sue

frogmorton

Useful to know@Dougie

Hope you can have your vaccination next week fingers crossed 🤞