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  • Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

    Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

    Find information on thyroid disease and Covid-19. Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid problems? Read more

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COVID-19 vaccinations in children with thyroid disease aged 5-11

COVID-19 vaccinations in children with thyroid disease aged 5-11

Children with thyroid disorders do not classify as 'immunosuppressed' so would not, usually, be called for priority vaccination. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Thyroid function tests during the pandemic

Thyroid function tests during the pandemic

Information about accessing blood tests for thyroid function during Covid-19 Read more

Published: 18th January, 2021

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Access to specialist care during Covid-19

Access to specialist care during Covid-19

Information about continuity of care for patients during the Covid-19 pandemic including thyroid surgery and endocrinology services Read more

Published: 14th January, 2021

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Covid-19 and vaccines

Covid-19 and vaccines

Find more information about Covid-19 vaccines and thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 28th February, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

BTF survey on the impact of Covid-19 on people with thyroid disorders

BTF survey on the impact of Covid-19 on people with thyroid disorders

Read the findings of our survey on how Covid-19 has affected people living with thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Subacute thyroiditis

Subacute thyroiditis

Can Covid-19 trigger subacute thyroiditis? Is this one of the 'long Covid 19' symptoms? We take a look at recent research carried out in Italy Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 14th February, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

Find information on thyroid disease and Covid-19. Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid problems? Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Getting the best out of your remote GP consultation

Getting the best out of your remote GP consultation

Online, video or phone GP appointment? Read our handy tips on how to get the most of them. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 14th February, 2022

Author: anna woollven

FAQs about thyroid disease and Coronavirus (Covid-19)

FAQs about thyroid disease and Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Dr Petros Perros answers some of your concerns about Covid-19 and thyroid disease Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Support for you

Support for you

How to get support from the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Your questions about COVID-19 and the immune system in thyroid patients

Your questions about COVID-19 and the immune system in thyroid patients

Dr Petros Perros answers questions about thyroid disease and the immune system Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 14th February, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Thyroid cancer and coronavirus (Covid-19)

Find advice for patients with thyroid cancer about coronavirus (Covid-19) Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Cheryl McMullan

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    Although the meeting is primarily for trainees in endocrinology, all grades of healthcare professionals treating patients with thyroid disorders are welcome. Sessions will include bite-sized masterclass talks on the management of common thyroid disorders and case presentations from trainees.

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    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.

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    Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders

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  • Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

    Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

    Find information on thyroid disease and Covid-19. Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid problems?

  • Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management

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    Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease and how the risks are greater in smokers

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    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for

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