COVID-19 vaccine guidance for those getting osteoporosis treatment

[Mark_ABH]

Here's the latest guidance for how to navigate the COVID-19 vaccination process for people receiving treatment for osteoporosis. nof.org/news/statement-join...

Some key takeaways:

- "Osteoporosis per se does not appear to increase the risk for infection with or complications from COVID-19. Therefore, it is not necessary to prioritize patients with osteoporosis for COVID-19 vaccination only on the basis of that condition."

- "Considering limited COVID-19 vaccine availability, vaccine dosing may need to be prioritized over potential slight alterations in standard osteoporosis regimens."

- "We recommend a one week interval between IV bisphosphonate infusion and COVID-19 vaccination ... ." (This includes Reclast and Boniva.)

- "We recommend an interval of 4-7 days between treatment with denosumab and COVID-19 vaccination to allow for the potential occurrence of injection site reactions with either treatment." (Denosumab is aka Prolia.)

[Mark_ABH]

Sorry I forgot to post the original link earlier. I just added it.

[Bet117]

Thanks, Mark!