MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?

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nameless

05/05/2020 at 12:44

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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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25/01/2021 at 14:38

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MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-01-25 14:38:46

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26/01/2021 at 09:39

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@nameless I had the vaccine last week 😊 I am a health and social care frontline worker so received it under that umbrella ☂

MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-01-26 09:39:10

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09/02/2021 at 01:12

I have had both the Flu jab and COVID 19 and no problems so all’s well

MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-02-09 01:12:35

Adrian

13/04/2021 at 01:25

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I've been actively encouraged to continue as usual for ANY and ALL vaccines. I haven't had any adverse reactions. My pneumonia vaccination is due this year too.

Always best to play safe though and check with GP and MSNurse.

Adrian xx

MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-04-13 01:25:16

Herkimer-diamond

14/04/2021 at 00:20

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I’m not having the vaccine -

reasons. It’s under trial until 2023

three close friends with MS have been badly affected from varying from bedbound for a month to death within 3 weeks

I have had anaphylaxis more than once

MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-04-14 00:20:00

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14/04/2021 at 11:59

I have had both jabs, no problem even with my other meds, have the jab.

MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-3301 2021-04-14 11:59:22

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