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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your reply. I was under the impression that the CDC recommended a 3rd shot for people who were taking greater than 20mg prednisone per day.
That would leave most of us off the list.
So we continue down a shady lane of uncertainty. I have no idea of how well my 2 Moderna shots are serving me right now.
We in Canada are still waiting for the nod on a 3rd vaccination, immunocompromised or not.
Consequently I will be staying safe with the drawbridge up for the moment with the exception of a few rounds of golf, 2 meters apart.
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I reached out to the CDC Hotline for my own clarification and this is what I learned. The eligibility critieria for immunocompromised does mention 'taking high dose' immune suppressing drugs without giving a specific dosage like the CDC web site has. This is why I interpreted it to mean if you are taking immune suppressive drugs period. The CDC web site is more specific on the doseage. So you are right to follow what the CDC web site recommends. And I have also learned something from your comment. Thank you. All the best.
I too am in Canada the BC government contacted me 2 weeks ago and I got my 3rd shot my booster last week. First two Pfizer and this one Moderna only reason I got it was because prednisone was on the list of immune compromising drugs they didn’t care about the dose. Like you I golf still thankfully am on 10 mg now down from 40 takes about 5 hrs for the stiffness to go away. Yes I am staying away from folks also because on this drug we are very immune compromised and can caught anything
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The good news is your impression is incorrect. The CDC guidance has not specified on a minimum or maximum for persons taking immunne suppressing drugs. The recommendation has always been to talk with your health provider to see if you are taking a prescription drug that suppresses your immune system. Prednisone is certaily in that category. More information can be found at the CDC website or call the Covid19 Vaccination Hotline. Hope this helps clear the confusion.