Humoral immunity to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in multiple sclerosis: the relevance of time since last rituximab infusion and first experience from sporadic revaccinations

Conclusions Patients treated with fingolimod or rituximab should be informed about the risk of reduced humoral immunity and vaccinations should be timed carefully in rituximab patients. Our results identify the need for studies regarding the durability of vaccine responses, the role of cellular immunity and revaccinations.

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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - December 14, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: König, M., Lorentzen, A. R., Torgauten, H. M., Tran, T. T., Schikora-Rustad, S., Vaage, E. B., Mygland, A., Wergeland, S., Aarseth, J., Aaberge, I. A. S., Torkildsen, O., Holmoy, T., Berge, T., Myhr, K.-M., Harbo, H. F., Andersen, J. T., Munthe, L Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Multiple sclerosis Source Type: research