Case history
I am 57 years of age and have relapsing-remitting MS. I have been on ocrelizumab for four years. I have a question regarding vaccines and MS. You might have seen this article in the Guardian: “Pregnant women and older people in England are offered RSV vaccine on NHS” (Monday 2, Sept 2024). Do you think people with MS - especially those on an immunosuppressive DMT - should also receive the RSV vaccine? And what about Shingrix and other vaccines?
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Prof G’s answer
Yes, yes, yes, and ……., but the answer concerning vaccines in the immunocompromised on the NHS is more nuanced.
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