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Experiences of persons with multiple sclerosis with the Covid-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study of the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Registry

Authors :
Stanikić, Mina
Twomey, Eric
Puhan, Milo A.
Kamm, Christian P.
Salmen, Anke
Ajdacic-Gross, Vladeta
Zecca, Chiara
Gobbi, Claudio
von Wyl, Viktor
Source :
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders; June 2023, Vol. 74 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

•Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in surveyed persons with MS in Switzerland was very low.•Hesitation to vaccinate was most often a personal preference.•Older age and regular visits to healthcare professionals were negatively associated with hesitancy.•A history of positive Covid-19 test was positively associated with hesitancy.•Covid-19 vaccination usually had mild side effects and rarely affected MS symptoms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22110348
Volume :
74
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs62757026
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.104707