Croatian Society for Rheumatology

EULAR Guidance for patients about COVID-19

GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS WITH RMDs ABOUT COVID-19 OUTBREAK

1. Do not stop or reduce your immune suppressive medication at this time unless your physician tells you otherwise for a specific reason.
2. Check with your doctor or rheumatologist if your routine rheumatology appointment is essentialor if it can be safely delayed, performed by telephone or some other remote device.
3. If you have symptoms you may need to be tested for coronavirus. Follow the national advice for access to health care.
4. If you are found positive for COVID-19 please discuss with your doctor or rheumatologist as to what to do with your treatment.
5. Undertake or complete vaccination protection according to EULAR recommendations and or national guidelines.
6. Look for the advice offered by your national public health care system.
7. CORONAVIRUS Protect yourself & others