Much has changed since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. As more is learned about the virus, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updates it’s recommendations for actions you can take to enhance your personal safety. You can link to the CDC “Protect Yourself” webpage, to learn it’s latest recommendations.
Patients with MSUD are considered high risk for complications from COVID-19 infection due to their metabolic disorder. COVID-19 vaccination significantly decreases the risk of serious complications from COVID-19 in vaccinated patients above the age of 16 years old. MSUD patients should discuss COVID-19 vaccination with their metabolic physician including the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination. Parents of children with MSUD younger than 16 years old, should consider discussing with their own physician the risks and benefits of getting themselves vaccinated to decrease the risk of transmission to their children.
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We can build protection against the virus in MSUD community if enough people are vaccinated. Learn more about how the mRNA vaccine works and find answers to many common questions by clicking the link below.