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Medicines sirolimusQuestion & answer

sirolimus · Medicine question

What should I do before having a vaccine while taking sirolimus?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Ask the specialist team first. Live vaccines should be avoided, and sirolimus may reduce the response to other vaccines.

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