The guidance and recommendations change from time to time as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. While it can be difficult to make decisions in these times, there are some general guidelines you can follow to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. For immunocompromised individuals, including those with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends continuing to take preventive measures against COVID-19, even for those who are fully vaccinated. Continue with mask wearing, social distancing, handwashing, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces whenever possible.
There are also now data that suggest people with blood cancer and other chronic conditions may not receive the same protection as others from their vaccination. The CDC now also recommends these people receive a third vaccine dose for additional protection. You can learn more about COVID-19 and blood cancer from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).