Am I high risk please can you clarify

Treatment and medication
1

I am 54years old and work in education secondary school. I take 22.5mg inj of methotrexate weekly am I high risk and need to shield myself.

2

Using methotrexate does place you in a higher risk category since it suppresses your immune system. Depending on the disease you are taking it for, you could also be in a higher risk second category if it includes a lung component.

3

I have rheumatoid arthritis so I will treat it as high risk being on 22.5mg thanks

4

your doctor should monitor you through monthly blood tests.

5

Yes you’re in the ‘at risk’ group, your immune system is compromised so you should be self-isolating for 12 weeks, or if you have to go out, make sure you practice social distancing, as pet NHS guidelines.