Cosentyx and astrazeneca vaccine?

Short answer: there isn’t a known harmful interaction between Cosentyx (secukinumab) and the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and you don’t typically need to stop Cosentyx to get the vaccine.

What to know:
- Safety: The AstraZeneca vaccine is not a live vaccine, so it’s generally considered safe to give to people on biologic therapies like Cosentyx.
- Efficacy: Because Cosentyx modulates the immune system, the vaccine’s immune response might be somewhat reduced compared with people not on immunosuppressants. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get vaccinated; vaccines are still recommended, and your clinician may advise on boosters if you’re eligible.
- Timing and dosing: Do not stop Cosentyx for vaccination unless your clinician specifically tells you to. If you’re due for a Cosentyx dose around vaccination, follow your doctor’s guidance on timing.
- Side effects: Common vaccine reactions (sore arm, fatigue, mild fever) are not unusual and are usually manageable.

If you’d like, tell me your country and which AstraZeneca vaccine you’re getting (and whether you’ve had any prior adverse reactions). I can share more specific, up-to-date guidance and help you prepare for a conversation with your rheumatologist or primary care clinician. And as always, for personalized medical advice, check with your treating doctor.