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MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?
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Hello everyone,
How have you been lately? 
Now that the flu season is quickly approaching, I think this thread would be particularly relevant to us.
Do you normally get a flu jab or have you been advised not to? If so, do you count on getting vaccinated this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
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To learn a bit more about the 2020-2021 flu vaccine, you can read our new article on the subject here: Flu Season 2020-2021: What do you need to know before getting vaccinated?
Take care,
Courtney
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Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK
Hi, I had my 1st flu jab last year and am booked for another this year. I look back to last year and when others in the house were unwell over the winter I, touch wood, didnt catch anything...... so deffo think it is worth having.
@nameless Hello nameless, thank you for your comment.
As of now, MS patients appear to be included in the groups eligible for the vaccine, as neurological conditions have been included in the list of long-term conditions. There might be exceptions to this, however, depending on the advice MS team. Do keep trying to get in touch with them, they should be able to let you know if the vaccine is appropriate for you. We've created a pinned discussion here that we'll try to keep updated with the latest information on vaccine eligibility: COVID-19 vaccination campaign: Who is currently eligible for the vaccine?
Has anyone heard from their doctor or MS team about the vaccine? Do you intend to get it when it because available to you?
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Courtney
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Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK
@Daisybuster Hello Daisybuster, I've moved your comment to this discussion thread, as members are already discussing the topic of vaccination and COVID-19.
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Courtney
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Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK
nameless
Good advisor
Hello all, I've had MS for many many years now (sometimes I almost lose count!) and I believe I remember at the beginning the neurologist told me that I couldn't be vaccinated anymore. No flu jab, nothing if I were to travel somewhere where that's necessary, etc. Does anyone know anything about this? Has this changed in recent years? At a time where we may eventually have a vaccine for COVID-19, I've been wondering about it.
If I remember rightly I think the neurologist said that my immune system was attacking itself so it wouldn't be wise to introduce a virus to it, even if it's for inoculation purposes.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
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