COVID-19 Vaccine and Biologics: An Impending Dilemma

J Drugs Dermatol. 2021 Jan 1;20(1):115-114. doi: 10.36849/JDD.5628.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare providers across all specialties to adjust their methods of clinical practice. In Dermatology, focus on the continued safe usage of immunomodulating biologic therapies has attracted particular interest as the COVID-19 virus represents a novel infection risk. While guidance on biologic initiation and continuation has been established,1 the return to normalcy will likely involve a safe and effective vaccine. This vaccine(s) will represent a new clinical hurdle for prescribers who have continued patients on biologic therapy throughout the pandemic.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products / administration & dosage*
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Health Personnel / trends
  • Humans

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • COVID-19 Vaccines