COVID-19 advice for IBD patients

IBD patients are in a group of patients classified as immunocompromised and therefore  may be at higher risk from the COVID-19 virus.

There is a wealth of information available about the challenges of living with IBD and the risks of COVID-19.  The official NZ Government COVID-19 advice can be found here:

https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/people-at-higher-risk-of-severe-illness-from-covid-19/

Crohn’s and Colitis NZ have also developed a useful resource which can be found here:

https://crohnsandcolitis.org.nz/recommendations-on-covid-19

The New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology issued an official statement in 2021 on the use of IBD medications in conjunction with COVID-19 immunisations - https://nzsg.org.nz/news-and-events/article/9274

If you have any further questions about COVID-19 and your IBD please reach out to your healthcare team.