The doctors don't know but then they don't know much about COVID-19 at all because it's new to them. All of us, including the doctors and research scientists, are just groping around and doing the best we can.
Maybe you aren't aware of the National MS Society guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for people with MS (updated June 2, 2021):
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS | National MS Society | National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Especially this part:
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The risks of COVID-19 outweigh any potential risks from the vaccine. In addition, members of the same household and close contacts should also be vaccinated against COVID-19 when available to decrease the impact of the virus.
People with progressive MS, those who are older, those who have a higher level of physical disability, those with certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart and lung disease, pregnancy), and Black and Hispanic populations are among groups with the highest risk for hospitalization due to COVID-19. Individuals in these high-risk groups are especially encouraged to get vaccinated.
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna) require two doses and you need to get both doses to be maximally protected. The vector vaccine (J&J) requires a single dose. Whether you receive the Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna or J&J vaccine, it takes two weeks after being fully vaccinated before you are considered protected.
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