The coronavirus vaccination is usually particularly recommended for people with pre-existing conditions because they are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19.

However, there are also exceptions such as people with acute severe illness. In their case, it may be sensible to delay vaccination until the acute symptoms have died down. Also, some pre-existing conditions and particular medications mean that certain vaccines cannot be used, but such cases are rare.

Consult your doctor if you think a coronavirus vaccination might be a problem for you for medical reasons.

Patient organizations are also good to contact if you have questions. Patient organizations are usually well informed about the current state of research and can inform you on this basis.

Information about SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations for people with rheumatic diseases is available from the patient organizations Deutsche Rheuma Liga and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Rheumatologie.

A statement on COVID-19 booster vaccinations for cancer patients issued by the cancer organization Deutsche Krebshilfe can be found here.

Recommendations from the German MS society (DMSG) on COVID-19 vaccinations for people with MS can be found here.

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