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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’ve just received my first Astra Zenica jab in UK - and so far, very happy to receive anything on offer. BUT I’ve just heard about the new Novavax vaccine in preparation - that it’s over 90% effective, and contains a powerful adjuvant from a rare tree in Chile which produces an intense immune response.
Now where have I heard that before? Ah yes, it’s exactly that adjuvant which is used in Shingrix, after which I (a previously healthy 72 year-old) developed PMR – mild compared with so many on this site (I managed it myself just on regular ibuprofen) – but from which I’m only now emerging after 16 months.
Just sayin’...
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@roboedit @sherrybird @jennyjay @kcmartin71 @pampep Welcome and welcome back to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
You have all already connect with members. PMR and Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine is a hot topic.
Below I have linked information related to the COVID-19 vaccine and PMR.
- COVID-19 FAQs: Medications, Treatment and Vaccines https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/related-conditions/other-diseases/covid-19-faqs-medication-treatment-and-vaccines
- Latest COVID-19 News https://www.rheumatology.org/announcements
This is a new virus and vaccine. May I ask what kinds of organizations are best consulted regarding PMR and the COVID-19 vaccine?
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Thank you for this vital info. I’ve been keen on knowing the adjuvants in these vaccines too. I really feel miy PMR ( age 67) was due to the shingrix. Good thing about MRNA vaccine es, no adjuvant, just lipid carrier.