JUNE 30, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Address Special Considerations for Rheumatology Patients

By Marie Rosenthal, MS

Originally published by our sister publication, Specialty Pharmacy Continuum

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recently released recommendations for vaccinating rheumatology patients against COVID-19.

“There are two main reasons why vaccine recommendations were so important for rheumatology patients. First, chronic inflammation could impair normal immune function leading to increased susceptibility for infections, and second, people with chronic disease can be