Obesity is a risk factor for severe complications in those people who become infected with COVID-19. To date, information about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in obese patients has been confusing. In response to inquiries, the Obesity Society has released their position statement on this topic. An exhaustive and critical review of the literature as it pertains to obesity with all the 3 vaccine manufactures, Pfizer-BioN tech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson was performed. Their conclusion was that vaccine effectiveness was no different in obese and non-obese persons. The Obesity Society strongly recommends Vaccinationin in obese patients-the criteria for use of the vaccines should be no different than in non-obese people. Also, there is no data suggesting 1 of the 3 vaccines is more or less effective in obese patients than another. Consult your Pharmacist for more information, and MUST Consult your Physician before you take any medication.
Content for RequestObesity is a risk factor for severe complications in those people who become infected with COVID-19. To date, information about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in obese patients has been confusing. In response to inquiries, the Obesity Society has released their position statement on this topic. An exhaustive and critical review of the literature as it pertains to obesity with all the 3 vaccine manufactures, Pfizer-BioN tech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson was performed. Their conclusion was that vaccine effectiveness was no different in obese and non-obese persons. The Obesity Society strongly recommends Vaccinationin in obese patients-the criteria for use of the vaccines should be no different than in non-obese people. Also, there is no data suggesting 1 of the 3 vaccines is more or less effective in obese patients than another. Consult your Pharmacist for more information, and MUST Consult your Physician before you take any medication.
