Die Corona-Pandemie und Multiple Sklerose: Impfungen und deren Implikationen für Patienten – Teil 1: Empfehlungen

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis. New challenges are constantly emerging especially for the healthcare system, not least with the emergence of various viral mutations. Given the variety of immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and the immense developments in vaccine production, there is a high need of information for people with MS. The aim of this article is therefore to provide an overview of MS and COVID-19 as well as to clarify the implications for patients with MS, especially regarding vaccination and to formulate appropriate recommendations.