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Is it recommended that an immunosuppressed patient (with rheumatoid arthritis) who has received two doses of astrazeneca receive a third dose of an rna vaccine? vaccine (pfizer or moderna?
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At this time, there is little consensus regarding need for "booster" jabs in the normal population. An immunosuppressed person must be handled cautiously, and would avoid a third jab unless very unusual issues were compelling. This needs intensive consultation with the physician who cares for the arthritic patient.
Answered 7/29/2021
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