Can I get a hepatitis B vaccine while on Cosentyx?
Cosentyx (secukinumab) lowers parts of the immune system used to fight infection, so the key issue is whether the hepatitis B shot is a live or non-live vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccines used in routine care are not live vaccines, so they are generally considered safe to give during treatment with immunosuppressive medications like Cosentyx.
Are hepatitis B vaccines considered “live” or “non-live”?
Hepatitis B vaccines are typically non-live (they do not contain live hepatitis B virus). Non-live vaccines are the usual type that can be given to people taking biologic therapies, including IL-17 inhibitors such as Cosentyx.
What should I check with my clinician before getting the shot?
Before scheduling, confirm two things with the prescribing clinician or the vaccination clinic:
1. Which hepatitis B vaccine formulation you’re getting (most are non-live, but the specific product matters).
2. Your current Cosentyx dosing schedule and whether you’re also taking other immune-altering medicines.
If you’ve already started a hepatitis B series, your clinician can usually continue it as planned.
What if I need other vaccines while on Cosentyx?
The general rule is different for live vaccines: live vaccines are more likely to be avoided with immune-suppressing therapies. If you’re asking because you’re due for multiple vaccines (travel, school, workplace), tell the clinician so they can sort live versus non-live options.
Sources
I don’t have enough provided information here to cite specific Cosentyx vaccination guidance or hepatitis B vaccine labeling from a given source. If you share the exact hepatitis B vaccine brand you plan to receive (or your country’s vaccine schedule), I can align the answer more precisely to that product’s type and labeling.