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Based on the information provided, it appears you are inquiring about modifications to vaccine schedules for individuals taking Cosentyx (secukinumab). Cosentyx is a medication used to treat various conditions such as plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis [1].
According to the Cosentyx prescribing information, there are no specific modifications required for vaccine schedules [2]. However, it is essential to consider that immunosuppressive therapies like Cosentyx may affect patients' immune responses to vaccines [3]. Therefore, it is recommended to administer any necessary vaccines before starting Cosentyx or, if not possible, to consider the risks and benefits of vaccination during treatment [2].
It is always best to consult with a healthcare professional regarding specific vaccine recommendations and schedules while on Cosentyx. They can provide personalized advice based on the patient's medical history and current treatment plan.
Sources:
1. Cosentyx (secukinumab) [Prescribing Information]. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2022. Available from: <
https://www.novartis.us/sites/www.novartis.us/files/cosentyx.pdf>.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Available from: <
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/index.html>.
3. DrugPatentWatch. Secukinumab (Cosentyx). Available from: <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/secukinumab>.