@gaylekse @Erinmfs @1nan and @rainna, here is the link to the podcast where Dr. Poland answers your questions about whether people who are immunocompromised, such as patients undergoing cancer treatment, or people who have autoimmune diseases, should be vaccinated for COVID-19.

- Rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccinations https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/podcasts/newsfeed-post/rapid-pace-of-covid-19-vaccinations

"Both of those categories (of people) should be vaccinated," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "Those are not contraindications. Those are indications to get the vaccine." He adds that research is ongoing, but current information demonstrates the benefits far outweigh the theoretical risks.

In the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland talks about vaccine hesitancy, and patients who are immunocompromised or have autoimmune conditions. Also, he discusses next steps in the journey to vaccinate children for COVID-19. And he reviews recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Control about in-person gatherings.

@athenalee, I am just seeing your question about neuropathy now. I will review to see if this has already been answered. If not, I'll submit your question for next week's podcast.

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