COVID-19 vaccine and lupus – Lupus Foundation of America

Updated June 10, 2024

When vaccines became available, we gathered some of the most common COVID-19 vaccine questions that our health education specialists have received and answered them below. This page will be updated as necessary and will not be updated frequently.

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people with lupus who meet the age requirements receive a series of COVID-19 vaccines.

The virus has changed and is now easier to catch and transmit, even for people who are vaccinated, but it is much less likely to get it or have a serious case if they are completely vaccinated. Getting vaccinated is still the best way to prevent serious illness and death from COVID-19.

If you have not gotten the vaccine and updated additional doses, please talk to your health care team about why you should receive it.

Now more than ever it is important to have a health care team that you trust. If you dont currently have a doctor who treats your lupus, or if you need a new one, we can help.

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COVID-19 vaccine and lupus - Lupus Foundation of America