Metabolic Support UK have developed a series of webinars to address concerns about those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) and the impact of the coronavirus crisis, resilience during this difficult time, lockdown restrictions and concerns relating to the coronavirus vaccines. Please click on the link to find out more and to watch any of the webinars.
Webinars – Metabolic Support UK
Covid-19 and Inherited Metabolic Disorders (March 2020)
Focused on how those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) may be impacted by the current coronavirus (covid-19) crisis
Facing Coronavirus Together: Tapping into the Resilience of the Rare Disease (April 2020)
Focused on facing coronavirus together as a rare disease patient community and sharing tips on coping during this unprecedented time as either a patient or parent
Covid-19 and Inherited Metabolic Disorders (June 2020)
Focused on how those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) may be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak as lockdown restrictions are eased
‘The COVID-19 Vaccine and Inherited Metabolic Disease: What You Need to Know’ Webinar (February 2021)
Focused on addressing questions and concerns relating to the vaccines, addressing
misconceptions and myths, and providing practical advice and information by an expert panel
Questions raised during the webinar included: Is there anyone who should not get a COVID vaccination? I have heard that lots of people get a vaccine reaction, is this true? Will the vaccine react with any existing medications that I am taking? Is the vaccine less effective in individuals with a lowered immune system? Do the vaccines act differently in people of different ethnicities? Is there any impact on fertility? When are children with inherited metabolic diseases going to be vaccinated? Do you need to have the same vaccine for both doses?
Useful Links
Below are links to other covid-19 resources which were shared during the webinar:-
FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines | Vaccine Knowledge (ox.ac.uk)
COVID-19 vaccines | Vaccine Knowledge (ox.ac.uk)