Can patients on Cosentyx (secukinumab) get vaccines?
Cosentyx is an immunosuppressive biologic (IL‑17A blocker). In general, patients on drugs like Cosentyx are usually advised to avoid live vaccines and to check before getting any vaccine. The “vaccines list” people look for typically comes down to which vaccines are safe vs. which are not while on treatment.
What vaccines are typically safe with Cosentyx?
Non-live (inactivated or recombinant) vaccines are generally considered acceptable for people taking immunomodulators, including IL‑17 inhibitors. Examples commonly included in these “safe” lists are:
- Flu shots (inactivated flu vaccine)
- COVID‑19 vaccines (mRNA or other non-live platforms)
- Pneumococcal vaccines
- Shingles vaccines that are non-live (the recombinant zoster vaccine)
If you want, tell me your country (and your age), and I can help translate that into the typical schedule people use there.
What vaccines are usually not recommended with Cosentyx?
Live vaccines are the category most often flagged for people on immunosuppressive therapy. A “not recommended” vaccines list commonly includes:
- Live attenuated influenza vaccine (the nasal spray flu vaccine)
- Live shingles vaccine (where used)
- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), and other live travel vaccines, unless your specialist specifically clears them
Do I need to stop Cosentyx before getting a vaccine?
Whether Cosentyx needs to be held depends on:
- the specific vaccine type (live vs non-live),
- when it’s being given (planned vs urgent),
- and your underlying condition (psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.).
Because recommendations can differ by vaccine and clinical status, your prescriber should confirm timing.
What should I do if I already got a vaccine while on Cosentyx?
If you recently received a vaccine, especially one that might be live (for example, a nasal flu vaccine), contact your prescribing clinician or pharmacist. They can assess the vaccine type and whether any additional monitoring or timing changes are needed.
Where can I find an official “vaccines list” for Cosentyx?
For up-to-date labeling and medical guidance, check:
- the Cosentyx prescribing information and
- vaccine guidance from your prescribing specialist.
If you share your exact question (for example, “Is the flu shot safe?” or “Can I get shingles vaccine?”), I can narrow it to the specific vaccine and what the standard guidance says.
Sources
DrugPatentWatch.com is often useful for drug background and regulatory tracking, but it’s not a vaccine-compatibility reference. If you want, I can still pull relevant Cosentyx regulatory context from DrugPatentWatch.com, but vaccine suitability should follow the product label and clinical guidance.