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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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@irishdancer

Good morning. I have PMR, weaning down, now at 3 mg. I had my first moderna covid vaccine shot last week with no side effects. I had a lengthy conversation with my Rheumatologist and someone who actually assisted with the design and implementation of the clinical trial. I am retired from the CDC and knew some of the scientists working on the study. The epidemiologists said that the only people that should not get the vaccine according to the results of the study are those who have serious allergic reactions and they are now wondering about very elderly with a terminal illness. My rheumatologist strongly suggested I get the vaccine. So far, so good. I have heard the second dose sometimes causes more side effects. I will keep you posted.

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chris1949 | @chris1949 | Jan 19, 2021

Good news. I am wondering...did your Rheumatologist recommend halting the prednisone while getting the vaccine?

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karinaph | @karinaph | Jan 19, 2021

Excellent info. Thanks. Interesting new data on moderna vaccine, propylene glycol possible allergies I. A small %. I’m looking forward to the J & J adenovirus vaccine. Should get approved in early Feb if data shows well. One vaccine.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Jan 19, 2021

@irishdancer, Happy for your first moderna vacc shot and that you also did not have side effects. Also good news to hear from a member who actually talked with scientists working on the study. Thank you for your years with the CDC. Your organization has worked so hard on studying/approving the vaccines and on keeping the public at large informed. I so regret the criticism directed against it and other U.S. dept staffs burnng midnight oil to bring this to fruition in a miraculous few number of monts! We Americans can be so quick to criticize and so slow to sometimes appreciate the dedication of those who work to ensure our health and safety.

I'm scheduled for my second Moderna in early Feb. and will also post my reactions if any. Thanks for your post!

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