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. 2021 Apr 1;5:140–147. doi: 10.5414/ALX02241E

Table 1. DGAKI/AeDA recommendations (as of March 22, 2021).

Diseases Recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines Recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines and biologicals
Atopic dermatitis No increased risk of allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination possible at any time. Short-term eczema aggravation possible due to vaccination. Vaccination can be applied at any time under dupilumab. Vaccination is recommended between two dupilumab injections with 1 week interval between vaccination and this biological treatment.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria No increased risk of allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination possible at any time. Short-term eczema aggravation possible due to vaccination. Vaccination can be applied at any time under omalizumab. Intervals between vaccinations and biological therapies as outlined above should be followed.
Bronchial asthma No increased risk of allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination possible at any time. Vaccination is recommended in patients with severe asthma and concurrent biological treatment. Intervals between vaccinations and biological therapies as outlined above should be followed.
Chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps (CRSwNP) No increased risk of allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination possible at any time. Continuation or initiation of biological therapy in CRSwNP is recommended (if indicated) with concurrent vaccination. Intervals between vaccinations and biological therapies as outlined above should be followed.