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Using COVID-19 Vaccines in patients with porphyria

Helen Davis, Director, North West Medicines Information CentrePublished Last updated See all updates
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.

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