RSV vaccine

Same situation here. Exactly. Glad I'm protected, and while the RSV and Covid may still attack, it won't be as bad as it would be without the vaccination. That's the point alot of people don't understand.

A very, very small number of people actually died as a result of receiving the covid vaccine. That small number can scare a lot of people and turn them away from other vaccines. I am in the same position of deciding now if I want the RSV vaccine. Since I am prone to pneumonia, I am leaning toward getting it but I will allow a few days recovery for side affects.

I can only share how I decided on whether to get the RSV vaccine, and how my body responded.
I have Bronchiectasis, Asthma, mild Coronary Artery Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and a history of bronchitis/pneumonia (probably the cause of my Bronchiectasis.) Due to my lung conditions, I am also prone to other, nasty lung infections - which often attack at the end of a virus, when the immune system is taxed.

Also an active senior with young grandchildren we see a lot, a traveler, and a person determined not to have to be isolated to stay healthy.

Based on the recommendations of my pulmonologist, PCP, and cardiologist, I receive all the vaccines for which I am eligible. Last fall, thinking it was too early, we waited to get our Covid boosters and both caught Covid at an OUTDOOR concert where we sat near a coughing couple for several hours. Not only did we both get it, but before we knew we were infected, we managed to spread it to several friends. It took me 2 months, a course of steroids and one of antibiotics to get rid of the ensuing infections.

Do I react to the vaccines? Every time! So rather than one day with multiple shots, I have to space mine 2 weeks apart - pain in the ?%$#, but a small price to pay. Then I enjoy a few days of feverishness, aches, etc.

PS RSV put two of my friends in the hospital last winter. And left one friend and my brother dragging for 6 weeks.

Thanks so much for this information. I believe you convinced me to get the RSV shot. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

I decided not to take RSV because I suffer from Latex allergies and I get anaphylactic reaction if I get in contact with any Latex particle. I called the Medical department in Pfizer today and I explained to them what is my problem. They said that the packages where the RSV injections come could have been cross-contaminated with Latex particles during their manufacturing process. The ingredients per se do not contain any Latex particles. So they let me make my own decision but people with Latex should be careful. I ended the conversation by requesting the need to avoid Latex cross-contamination during their manufacturing process and that no one should use Latex gloves during their manufacturing process of these vaccines or any other vaccines. I will protect myself by using masks wherever I go out to hospitals, doctors’ offices or groceries. Fall season is around the corner and we all should be careful because there a many people out there who don’t use masks even if they are rotten sick. No consideration at all.
This is my opinion and my own decision. Always talk to your physician.

Since I spoke with a Medical advisor from Pfizer today I decided not to get it. I have been suffering from Latex allergies since 1997 and I get the anaphylactic reaction if I somehow get in contact with it. The RSV injection does not contain any Latex components according to this medical advisor but during its manufacturing process it cross-contaminates with Latex because they use Latex gloves and other Latex gear to manufacture it. She said that is my decision but that my risk is higher.
It is a catch 22 but ly anaphylactic reaction is horrible.

I can’t imagine being in your situation, but is it possible to get the vaccine while in a medical setting like an ER so immediate care can be administered if you had a reaction?

The ER doesn’t administer vaccines because the hospitals don’t have the vaccines available. Even if you happen to take the RSV vaccine with you to check if the ER could administer it, they won’t accept it….liability involved.
RSV infections have existed for decades and no vaccines were developed until now that Pharmaceutical companies know that vaccines are a gold mine for them. I even used to test babies in the 70’s for RSV (bronchiolitis) when I was a Medical Technologist. Anyway, I decided not to get it, the risk is too high. Thanks for your words.

Took me one day with a sore arm. No big deal. Get it!

I can’t get it because according to Pfizer Medical advisors, whom I called yesterday, that since I am allergic to Latex with anaphylactic reaction to it, the entire RSV packaging is cross-contaminated with Latex during its manufacturing process. Latex gloves and gear are used during the process.
On the other hand, RSV has existed for decades. While I was working as a Medical Technologist, I used to test babies for RSV constantly in the 70’s, since it was very common in babies and still is. At that time masks were not used inside the laboratory, only necessary precautions were required to obtain the nasal samples so these could not get contaminated with anything else.
There was no RSV vaccines in the 70’s.
So as an advice for anyone who suffers from Latex allergies, talk to your physician and express your concerns. You can also call Pfizer and ask for their Medical Advisor Center, they were very informative.