Abstract Number: 0390 • ACR Convergence 2021
Vaccination Against COVID-19: Self-Reported Experiences of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis in the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) Cohort
Background/Purpose: COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for individuals with rheumatic diseases, yet data are limited regarding vaccine safety in this population, particularly among those with rare…Abstract Number: 1607 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Impact of Health Literacy and Numeracy on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in SLE
Background/Purpose: The ACR has issued guidance recommending COVID-19 vaccine for all patients with rheumatic diseases. Vaccine hesitancy research prior to the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated…Abstract Number: 0457 • ACR Convergence 2021
Immunosuppression Attenuates Antibody and Neutralization Titers in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Disease Following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination
Background/Purpose: Individuals with chronic inflammatory diseases (CID) are frequently treated with immunosuppressive medications that can increase their risk of severe COVID-19. While novel mRNA-based SARS-CoV-2…Abstract Number: 1616 • ACR Convergence 2021
Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Pediatric Rheumatology Patients in California’s Central Valley
Background/Purpose: The U.S. FDA has expanded the emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine to include children >12 years of age. Gaining an understanding of…Abstract Number: 0640 • ACR Convergence 2021
Implementation of Digital Prompt in Electronic Medical Records Improves Pneumonia Vaccination Rates in Patients Prescribed TNF-Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors (TNFi) predispose to bacterial infections including pneumonia. In turn, vaccination with pneumococcal 13 valent (PCV13) and pneumococcal 23 valent…Abstract Number: 1843 • ACR Convergence 2021
Perceptions and Concerns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis in the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) Cohort
Background/Purpose: Hesitancy about COVID-19 vaccination exists among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, but previous studies have not assessed this specifically in patients with systemic…Abstract Number: 0649 • ACR Convergence 2021
Optimizing SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Timing in Rituximab-Treated Patients with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: A Quality Improvement Intervention
Background/Purpose: Experience with rituximab (RTX) in autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) has shown a clear association with hypogammaglobulinemia, serious infections, and impaired humoral response to certain…Abstract Number: 0964 • ACR Convergence 2021
Rituximab Treatment Dramatically Reduces Neutralizing Humoral Response to mRNA SARS-COV-2 Vaccines in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases
Background/Purpose: The global COVID-19 pandemic is starting to be controlled by massive vaccination. Some immunosuppressed patients have already paid a high price to the pandemic…Abstract Number: 0983 • ACR Convergence 2021
Anti-S1 Antibodies After Vaccination with Anti SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Differ in Magnitude and Kinetics from Healthy Controls: Results from a Prospective, Observational Controlled Study
Background/Purpose: Long-term vaccine-induced immunity to SARS-CoV-2 is critical to combat the pandemic. Vaccination against anti SARS-CoV-2 is recommended in patients with rheumatic diseases, but limited…Abstract Number: 1086 • ACR Convergence 2021
Lack of Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination on Cell Bound Complement Activation Products (CB-CAPs), Multianalyte Assay Panel (MAP) with Algorithm, and Inflammatory Biomarkers
Background/Purpose: SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to severe inflammation including increased complement activation (Ma, Kulkarni 2021) and the production of several proinflammatory cytokines. The rapid deployment…Abstract Number: 1420 • ACR Convergence 2021
Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Response in a Multi-Racial/Ethnic Cohort of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Since the Phase 3 clinical studies of all three COVID-19 vaccines excluded patients on immunosuppressants or immune-modifying drugs within 6 months of enrollment, data…Abstract Number: 1421 • ACR Convergence 2021
Efficacy and Tolerance of Vaccination Against COVID-19 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: The International VACOLUP Study
Background/Purpose: Both efficacy and safety data regarding COVID vaccines in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are lacking. We conducted the international Vaccination Against COvid in systemic…Abstract Number: 1535 • ACR Convergence 2021
Low Incidence and Transient Elevation of Autoantibodies Post mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Background/Purpose: Recent studies have shown high rates of autoantibody production in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, including antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and antibodies associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.…Abstract Number: 1536 • ACR Convergence 2021
Acceptability of Vaccines Against COVID-19 and Other Preventable Infections Among Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: Vaccination against preventable infections is widely recommended for patients with systemic rheumatic disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted variability in attitudes toward vaccination, particularly…Abstract Number: 1546 • ACR Convergence 2021
Immune Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines in Patients Using Immunosuppressive Medication for Inflammatory Arthritis – An Observational Study of 1500 Patients
Background/Purpose: To assess the strength and duration of the immunological response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients treated with immunosuppressive medication for inflammatory arthritis.Methods: Adult patients…