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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)Comment receiving replies
I have had PMR for 4 yrs now. I have been off & on Prednisone during that time. I have been off Prednisone for 11 months now. When I got my last flu vaccination, 2 yrs ago, I became flush and lightheaded. Should I be concerned about getting my COVID vaccination? I just turned 70.
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Hello @lblauvel, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that we merged your post with an existing discussion on the same topic. I also have PMR but it is currently in remission. I am 77 and plan to get the COVID vaccine as soon as it is available for me. It's great to hear that you have been off of prednisone for almost a year and that your PMR is in remission. If you have any questions or just want to learn what others have shared about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), you might want to read through some of the posts in the following discussions:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr-meet-others-share-your-story/
- PMR Anyone?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-anyone/
When you had your last flu vaccine 2 years ago and had side effects, did you mention them to your doctor? I was just wondering if your doctor may have some insight into the side effects.