STATEMENT FROM NADF'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINE
March 5, 2021
Everyone with adrenal insufficiency should get vaccinated with whichever of these vaccines is available to them. I am not concerned about the reported lower efficacy of the J&J vaccine in reducing the incidence of mild to moderate disease. The real benefit of the J&J vaccine is the astounding 100% prevention of severe disease leading to death. Also, the fact that it is one injection that does not require freezing will make it a lot easier for people in rural areas to be vaccinated. People with adrenal insufficiency in NY State are now eligible. Hopefully, this will be extended to all other states soon.
Everyone with adrenal insufficiency should get vaccinated with whichever of these vaccines is available to them. I am not concerned about the reported lower efficacy of the J&J vaccine in reducing the incidence of mild to moderate disease. The real benefit of the J&J vaccine is the astounding 100% prevention of severe disease leading to death. Also, the fact that it is one injection that does not require freezing will make it a lot easier for people in rural areas to be vaccinated. People with adrenal insufficiency in NY State are now eligible. Hopefully, this will be extended to all other states soon.
