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Repeat COVID-19 jabs offer protection for the immunocompromised
Those with detectable antibodies were less likely to contract the virus or require hospital care if they had COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines and blood cancer latest evidence
Lots of information continues to circulate about COVID-19 and vaccinations for immunocompromised people. Here's the latest evidence.
How our research gave vaccine answers to people with blood cancer
Read about how our scientists were able to understand the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for clinically extremely vulnerable people.
Blood Cancer UK call for UK-wide mask guidance and increased symptomatic testing
As we head into winter, Blood Cancer UK call for guidance to help protect those affected by blood cancer
Paxlovid rebound: what we know
Paxlovid is the most commonly prescribed treatment for people with severe immunosuppression who test positive for covid-19. We look at the phenomenon called Paxlovid rebound and what it might mean for the future of Paxlovid treatment.
Evusheld available in the UK to buy privately
Evusheld is available privately in the UK. Here’s what we know about how to access it.
Making blood cancer and Covid-19 choices that work for you
We know it's still an uncertain time for the blood cancer community, with many people trying to find the right balance between protecting themselves from the virus and looking after their mental well-being.
Evusheld – is it effective?
In this blog, we talk about what the latest research is telling us about how effective Evusheld is.
Find out more about the Covid antibody treatment Evusheld
The treatment consists of two long-acting antibodies called tixagevumab and cilgavimab.
Our response to Evusheld – a treatment to prevent Covid for the immunosuppressed
While we welcome the news of a new Covid treatment for immunosuppressed people – called Evusheld – we call for the Government to urgently set out its approach on how it will use preventative treatments for them.
Why are people with blood cancer invited for a 5th vaccine dose (second booster)?
People with blood cancer are now being offered a second covid vaccine booster (a 5th vaccine dose). Here's why.
I've got leukaemia and caught Covid two weeks ago
Stephen Pollard, Editor at large for the Jewish Chronicle, lives with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and has spent the last couple of years trying to avoid Covid. But two weeks ago, he tested positive. We asked him to write about his experience.
How our blood cancer and Covid survey has led to change
We’re writing this to update you on what our recent survey on blood cancer and Covid found, what has happened since, and the impact it made.
Racial inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine doses
Research shows that white British people receiving the third COVID-19 vaccine dose is almost double that of some ethnic minorities.
Latest updates from the Covid-19 Vaccine Research Collaborative
Find out the latest information on the Covid-19 Vaccine Research Collaborative from Blood Cancer UK.
Blood Cancer UK is pausing in person events in response to COVID-19
To protect the blood cancer community, Blood Cancer UK is pausing in person events in response to COVID-19.
Omicron variant and people with blood cancer
What can people with blood cancer and those around them do about the risk of Omicron?
Why am I being invited for another Covid vaccine? - Third doses and boosters
Anyone who is immunocompromised, including anyone with blood cancer, is now eligible for a booster (fourth dose) of the Covid vaccine, to be given three months after their third primary dose. In this blog, we explain more.
Antivirals and monoclonal antibodies – what’s the difference?
We’ve been hearing about new treatments that the UK have bought to tackle Covid. Some drugs have already been approved for use in the UK, some are yet to be – but the hope is that they will help those most at risk of severe Covid.
What should you do if you have blood cancer and cannot get a third Covid vaccine dose?
With many people reporting issues with the rollout of third doses of the vaccine, we’ve set out what you can do right now to try to get your third dose if you have not already been invited for it.
