Biologic Medications – Knowing Your Treatments Are Safe, Being Proactive, and Working With Your Care Team

Why Vaccines Matter

Biologic medications help treat autoimmune and immune-related conditions, but they can also affect how your body responds to infections. That’s why vaccination planning is important before starting therapy at Sage Infusion.

Live Vaccines: Not Safe With Biologics

Live vaccines contain a weakened form of a virus or bacteria. For patients receiving biologic medications, these vaccines may cause serious infections.

Avoid these live vaccines while on biologics:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) y Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Yellow Fever
  • Nasal Flu Spray
  • Rotavirus

Tell your care team if you’ve recently received any vaccinations. Live vaccines should be given at least 4 weeks before starting biologic therapy.

Some Vaccines Are Required

Certain medications require immunization before your first infusion. If you’re starting Ultomiris or Soliris:

You must receive a meningococcal vaccine at least 2 weeks before starting treatment. These medications can increase your risk of meningitis, so vaccination is crucial.

We’ll help you coordinate the timing to stay protected and on schedule.

What Are Biologics?

Biologics are advanced medications made from living cells. They target specific parts of the immune system and are used to treat conditions like:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis y Multiple Sclerosis
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Lupus
  • and more

Your Role in Staying Safe

You can help make your treatment safe and effective by:

  •  Sharing your vaccine history with our team
  • Updating vaccinations as recommended
  • Asking questions if you’re unsure about timing

At Sage Infusion, we care about your whole health. Let’s work together to make sure your treatments are safe, proactive, and personalized.