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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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@cody0623

I've had PMR for a year and 3 weeks ago was tapering down to 1mg Prednisone. I got my first Pfizer COVID vaccine then and it immediately flared up my PMR. My rheumatologist put me back on 10mg Prednisone, but it's not helping. My second vaccine is due this week, but I'm hesitant because of my PMR.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | May 3, 2021

Hello @cody0623 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for joining the discussion and sharing your experience following your first vaccine.

Also, I am not sure if you have already reported your reaction to the vaccine yet, however, you can do so through VAERS: https://vaers.hhs.gov/

Did you consult with your doctor prior to your vaccine by chance? What is he/she recommending as far as your second dose?

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2heal | @2heal | May 16, 2021

@cody0623 Thought I'd follow up with you to see if you went ahead and got the 2nd dose of Pfizer, and if so, how'd it go? Hope you are well.

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