MS medications and a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Last updated: 17/01/2022
Last reviewed: 17/01/2022

MS medications and a third dose of the primary course of COVID-19 vaccine for individuals who are potentially immunocompromised

Below is a list of medications and their current associated recommendations regarding a third dose in the primary course of vaccination for COVID-19. An explanation of the difference between the primary course of vaccination and a booster dose can be found here.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: All forms of MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Secondary progressive MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS and primary progressive MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendations for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication is not expected to affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination has not been recommended. A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 2-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

Forms of MS used for: Relapsing remitting MS.

Recommendation for a third dose in the primary course of vaccination: This medication may affect the immune response to vaccines and a third dose in the primary course of vaccination is recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). A booster vaccination at the appropriate time after the 3-dose primary course of vaccination is recommended, currently 4 months afterwards.

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MS medications and a third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine