Can people with Crohn’s or Colitis have the COVID-19 vaccine?


by Crohn's and Colitis UK

Can people with Crohn’s or Colitis have the COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes, unless you are under 16, or have certain other health conditions – ask your healthcare professional for more details.

Having Crohn’s or Colitis, or taking any medicine to treat your condition, will not stop you from being able to have the COVID-19 vaccine.

All of the available vaccines are suitable for people on biologics, steroids and immunosuppressants.

You are still able to have vaccines that are not ‘live’ vaccines, no matter what medicine you take for your Crohn’s or Colitis. None of the COVID-19 vaccines are classed as live, including the vaccine made by Oxford.

Visit the NHS website for general information about the vaccine and how it will be delivered : https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/ .

For information specific to Crohn’s and Colitis please visit: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news/latest-coronavirus-vaccine-for-people-with-crohns-or-colitis.