COVID-19 and Psoriasis Essential Updates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, MyPsoriasisTeam will provide summaries and links to articles of importance to people living with psoriasis. This page will be updated with information as it becomes available.
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Are People With Psoriasis Eligible for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots?
MyPsoriasisTeam, October 25, 2021
COVID-19 Boosters and Additional Doses for People With Psoriasis: Current Guidelines
MyPsoriasisTeam, September 24, 2021
Life After COVID-19 Vaccination: What Are MyPsoriasisTeam Members Doing Now That They’re Vaccinated?
MyPsoriasisTeam, June 15, 2021
Psoriasis and COVID-19 Vaccines: What We Know
MyPsoriasisTeam, April 22, 2021
Psoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19 Vaccines: Q&A With Dr. Tambar
MyPsoriasisTeam, March 23, 2021
Many MyPsoriasisTeam members still have questions about whether the COVID-19 vaccines will be safe and effective for people living with PsA, and particularly for those taking disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). To help us address these questions, MyPsoriasisTeam interviewed Dr. Siddharth Tambar.
Psoriasis Treatment During COVID-19
MyPsoriasisTeam, February 8, 2021
Biologics for Psoriasis and the Risk of COVID-19
MyPsoriasisTeam, February 8, 2021
Managing Your Psoriasis Treatment During COVID-19
MyPsoriasisTeam, February 8, 2021
Tips for Staying Safe With Psoriasis During COVID-19
MyPsoriasisTeam, February 8, 2021
People with psoriasis should follow the same public health guidelines as people without a chronic condition, in addition to the advice from their doctor.
Psoriasis and the COVID-19 Vaccine: What We Know
MyPsoriasisTeam, December 14, 2020
On Friday, December 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the first vaccine for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Several other vaccine candidates are currently being developed and tested, and multiple vaccines may become available in the weeks and months ahead. MyPsoriasisTeam will reach out to specialists in the days to come to find out what this means for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis — collectively known as psoriatic disease.
Canceling Is Kindness: Keeping Safe From COVID-19 With Psoriasis
MyPsoriasisTeam, March 20, 2020
Key Takeaways
- Remind loved ones of the seriousness of your situation. According to research in China, people who had one additional disease had a 79 percent higher risk of requiring intensive care, needing a respirator, or dying as a result of COVID-19.
- If there are others in your circle who take the threat seriously, ask them to talk to your loved one on your behalf.
- Suggest ways to stay socially connected from a safe distance.
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