Using COVID-19 Vaccines in patients with porphyria

Helen Davis, Director, North West Medicines Information CentrePublished 10 December 2020

Topics: All vaccines: Answers to QuestionsCautions and contraindicationsGuidancePorphyria

Advice for patients with porphyria

The UK Porphyria Medicines Information Service and the National Acute Porphyria Service consultants consider the new COVID-19 vaccines to be safe for use in those with acute porphyria.

They recommend those living with porphyria choose to receive the vaccination when it is offered.