biostudies-literatureHuang YMultiple Sclerosis Society103175https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8313796biostudies-literatureUnknown55<h4>Background & methods</h4>We conducted an online COVID-19 survey as the vaccines became available, utilising the UK MS Register, to understand people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) views on COVID-19 vaccination and the subsequent vaccine uptake rates.<h4>Results & conclusion</h4>94.4% of 3191 pwMS surveyed indicated they would get a COVID-19 vaccine, while 5.6% would not. PwMS who have previously had an influenza vaccine, increasing age and the perception of having sufficient information about the vaccine were associated with increased likelihood of getting a vaccine. 51.7% of 3191 pwMS completed a follow-up survey indicating they received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The proportion having had the vaccination based on their prior opinions was 53.2% in 'Yes' group and 27.0% in 'No' group, the latter reflecting a change based on their initial views. More information on COVID-19 vaccine safety in pwMS would be helpful for people to make informed decisions.Multiple sclerosis and related disordersWillingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in people with multiple sclerosis - UK MS Register survey.PMC8313796001Middleton RMRodgers WJTuite-Dalton KAHuang YFord DVNicholas RGroup MRRBaheerathan AfalseWillingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in people with multiple sclerosis - UK MS Register survey.<h4>Background & methods</h4>We conducted an online COVID-19 survey as the vaccines became available, utilising the UK MS Register, to understand people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) views on COVID-19 vaccination and the subsequent vaccine uptake rates.<h4>Results & conclusion</h4>94.4% of 3191 pwMS surveyed indicated they would get a COVID-19 vaccine, while 5.6% would not. PwMS who have previously had an influenza vaccine, increasing age and the perception of having sufficient information about the vaccine were associated with increased likelihood of getting a vaccine. 51.7% of 3191 pwMS completed a follow-up survey indicating they received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The proportion having had the vaccination based on their prior opinions was 53.2% in 'Yes' group and 27.0% in 'No' group, the latter reflecting a change based on their initial views. More information on COVID-19 vaccine safety in pwMS would be helpful for people to make informed decisions.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Oct2024-11-20T03:54:34.038Z2022-02-11T12:04:29.867ZS-EPMC83137963434386610.1016/j.msard.2021.103175