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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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@legendts

Any thoughts on the effectiveness of the vaccine/s while on Prednisolone considering it suppresses the immune system while the vaccine/s boost it? We are lucky re the Covid-19 situation in Australia and can’t imagine how difficult it must be for those of you in the USA, UK and most of the EU countries fighting it. Our thoughts are with you.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 17, 2021

@legendts, I'm not sure there is really enough data on the topic but I would definitely have a conversation with my doctor or rheumatologist on the risks vs benefits. Here is some additional information that you may find helpful.

Recommendation on the Mayo Clinic website - excerpt from link below - "While you are being treated with prednisone, do not have any immunizations (vaccines) without your doctor's approval. Prednisone may lower your body's resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent." -- Prednisone (Oral Route) - Precautions: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/precautions/drg-20075269

Prednisone and Coronavirus: Do Corticosteroids Make You Immunosuppressed and Higher Risk for COVID-19?:
- https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus/treatments/prednisone-steroids-immunosuppressing-coronavirus/

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