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Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have had lupus and have been taking HCQS for four years?

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Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have had lupus and have been taking HCQS for four years?

Asked by Female, 45 · 4 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

4 days ago

Yes, it is generally very safe and highly recommended for you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Having lupus means your immune system is more vulnerable, making protection against COVID-19 especially important. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQS), which you have been taking, does not severely suppress your immune system, so it will not interfere with the vaccine's effectiveness or safety. You do not need to stop your medication to get the shot. I highly encourage you to discuss this with your rheumatologist to ensure your lupus is currently stable, but please feel reassured that vaccinating is a great step to protect yourself.

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