Is my mother, who has lupus and takes HCQS 200 mg daily but stopped taking Defcort two months ago, at risk of getting COVID-19 and black fungus, and is it safe for her to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Your mother's risk for black fungus is very low since she stopped Defcort (deflazacort) two months ago, as this infection is typically linked to active, high-dose steroid use. HCQS (hydroxychloroquine) manages lupus without severely weakening her immune system. She is not at an extraordinarily high risk for COVID-19, but vaccination is highly recommended and safe for patients with lupus to provide essential protection. Please consult her rheumatologist to coordinate the best timing for her vaccine based on her current health status.
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Is my mother, who has lupus and takes HCQS 200 mg daily but stopped taking Defcort two months ago, at risk of getting COVID-19 and black fungus, and is it safe for her to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?