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Research on COVID 19 vax causing Essential Thrombocythemia?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 10 4:55pm | Replies (73)
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@eileen11108

Hi Karla,
I had 7 vaccines in a 7 or 8 (?) month period…3 Covid, 2 Shingrix, flu, Dtap booster, Then I got a psoriasis rash on my legs and scalp. My platelets had been slowly rising for several years. So I do not blame it on the Covid booster but I do blame the psoriasis on all the vaccines.

Strangely, my son had the first Covid booster and a couple weeks later he got shingles on his face. I found info on line that some people had that happen.

I am trying to decide whether to get the RSV, Covid and flu shots. My primary and hematologist are telling me to get them.

Eileen

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highdesertco | @highdesertco | Feb 19 1:27am

I've had three family members get shingles right after their COVID injections. They had never had shingles before.

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mdterp76 | @mdterp76 | Mar 8 12:02am

Eileen,
I did get the RSV shot and the new COVID shot in Fall 2023. My platelets started creeping up. By March 2024, they are almost 100K higher and my HU treatment has been increased from 2x a week to 3x a week, and now, it's 4x a week. I have not caught COVID-19 nor have I been sick at all during the pandemic from any illness. My oncologist suggests getting the Covid booster, but I am worried that my platelets will increase even more. So hard to decide what to do. My daughter is getting married in the summer and I want to be healthy, happy, and smiling at the wedding.
Take care,
Karla

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