If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you might be wondering if the condition places you at increased risk for COVID-19 and whether you will be eligible to receive a vaccine soon. While the answer is technically no, some of the indirect effects of the condition and its treatment can increase your susceptibility, so you will need to discuss the vaccine with your doctor.
Although MS itself isn’t a risk factor for COVID-19, certain factors associated with it are. These include obesity, severe disability, heart conditions, and lung conditions.
Should You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If You Have MS?
