COVID-19 Vaccine and Autoimmune Liver Disease Patients
Statement about COVID vaccine for autoimmune liver disease patients
European Reference Network (Rare Liver)
The European Reference Network for Rare Liver Diseases (ERN RARE-LIVER ERN)
Issued 5 January 2021. Professor Ansgar from the ERN RARE-LIVER says, "From our perspective as doctors and as scientists looking after patients with rare liver diseases: We strongly hope you will take your chance to receive the vaccine, as per your local vaccine rollout!".
The full statement can be read here. There is also a very helpful 2 minute video to explain:
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