VM and the COVID-19 Vaccine

[TCTC19]

Good morning-

Has anyone with a past history of VM taken the COVID-19 Vaccine? And If so how did you feel afterwards? And what brand did you take?

[Love2hike]

I had virus meningitis three years ago and was hospitalized for 10 days. Took months for me to fully recover. I had the first Moderna vaccine three weeks ago and scheduled for the second next week. All I had was a very sore arm for a few days. Maybe slightly tired the next day. I hear the second dose is usually more likely to cause flue like symptoms for some. I was nervous but more scared to get COVID and possibly then suffer long terms issues.

[Jbhullar65]

I had VM in 2016 and got my first Moderna dose two weeks ago. I had sore arm for4- 5 days and mild body ache for 2-3 days. Going for second dose next week.

[MadBolly]

I had viral meningitis 2 years ago. Last week I had the Oxford Astra Zeneka vaccine. That night I had hot and cold shivers, felt nauseous and ached all over (flu like). It was short lived thankfully and only lasted 24 hours.

[kelpie25]

I had VM 5/6 years ago and had my first Oxford vaccine just over 3 weeks ago. I had a very bad headache- almost as severe as when VM was diagnosed for a couple of days, plus a sore arm for two weeks - noticed more in bed if I turned on to that side, or when drying after a shower, if I rubbed my arm too roughly with the towel. My next vaccine is 23 April. I am in the clinically extremely vulnerable category and again shielding! Good luck.

[Bellesmom12]

I haven't had the vaccine yet. I must admit I am very leery of taking it. Since I had viral meningitis I feel like I am extremely sensitive to all physical sensations. Plus I am afraid it will cause a flare of my old symptoms. Rational? Who knows.

[Pinkladytracy]

Hi I had VM 6 years ago and got the Pfizer vaccine 3 weeks ago apart from a dead arm for a few days I was okay. I have debilitating after effects from it so I was worried but I was ok, it’s worth it as the alternative in getting covid would be worse for me so I had to take chance x

[VM_Mo]

I had VM in May 2021 and had Pfizer vaccine about a month later. Bit of a sore arm but that's it.