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Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 29, 2022 | Replies (299)
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@kimh

Thank-you! My specialist is leaning toward me going off my meds for two weeks after getting the vaccine, but your information would be very helpful!

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artist01 | @artist01 | Jan 15, 2021

I take my Actemra injection every 2 weeks. My Covid immunization is going to be on January 24 here at my seniors' residence.
My rheumatologist advised me to take my January 19 Actemra injection, have the Covid shot on January 24, then SKIP the February 2 Actemra injection, and take my February 16 Actemra injection, that being at the usual 2-week interval.
Apparently, if the Actemra (or Prednisone too, I believe) is taken too soon after the Covid vaccine, it will weaken the vaccine's effectiveness to only 80-85%, rather than the usual 95%.
I strongly suggest each of us should check with our specialists. Each case is unique.

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