Vaccine advice? Sorry!!

[Dave74]

Getting myself all confused about vaccine now as so much conflicting info?

I'm on biologic benepali, I'm 46 and am classed as CEV, my question is am I allowed either of the vaccines available, I believe the main one around here is the Oxford one (norfolk), but the pzier is also around the area?

Sorry about the repeat questions prob asked 1000 times but need to get straight in my head? 🔂🙄

[Neonkittie17]

I was just told today when speaking to my biologics nurse specialist about something else concerning the vaccine that she’s had many, many enquiries as to which vaccine is best for RA patients with immune suppression. I didn’t ask that as I know the answer ... they don’t know the answer! So whatever you are offered .. have it she said. There is loads of debate and advice on this forum if you type in Covid vaccine (and Benepali). I hope you get your vaccine soon. Try check with your rheumy nurse for reassurance.

[Oshgosh]

I was really worried about the vaccine , so I rang the rheumatology helpline and asked them . They told me that the advice is for me to have the vaccine. I’m on immunosuppressants and steroids.

[Madmusiclover]

Do a search. I put up Dr Lizzie mcphee’s advice on here a few days ago.

[Brikel]

Hi I’m on Benepali and had the pfizer jab yesterday No problem regards Brian

[HappykindaGal]

I’m in Norfolk too 😊 Told either is fine

[helixhelix]

Here is the advice MML linked before.

arma.uk.net/covid-19-vaccin...

Hope you get the vaccine soon.

[BoneyC]

I asked Rheumatology about the vaccines and whether I should stop MTX for 2 weeks after the jab and a nurse replied with this:-

"You should continue your regular rheumatology medication and have the covid vaccine when called, pfizer and oxford are suitable."

[MadBunny in reply to BoneyC]

Still conflicting advice out there as my nurse told me this week to stop meds 2 wks before and after. I'm on 10mg mtx and Cimzia. I'm in remission at the moment so should be ok. She said I could have either one on a biologic

[Linda-C]

Had AZ vaccine yesterday, due to take biological today but decided to give vaccine time to work and catch up in fortnights time. All the best everyone.

[Jo30]

On benepali and small dose of leflunomide have the Pfizer one 2 and a half weeks ago with no problems.

[Paula-C]

My consultant told me to have the Oxford one, I'm on mtx and enbrel. Don't know if it's his personal choice or clinical.

[Mandalou]

Hi Dave, I had my first Pfizer jab mid December because I was working for the NHS. I am on Hydroxy and Benepali.

I’m pleased I had the Pfizer because they also make Benepali and that has changed my life.

I have got my next jab booked in for February.

Just had achy arm but no other I’ll effects. Had Covid itself last March had weak antibodies Igm not IgG

My 94 year old Mum is in a Care home and had the Oxford jab about ten days ago. She had a grumpy achy couple of days but has been fine since.

Good luck with it all.

Mx

[bunnycaramel]

My understanding you can have both vaccines.

[Goldsky]

Hi Dave, I am on biologic injections and have been told by my Rheumatologist that I can have any vaccine. In fact I had my first vaccination today and all went very well. Do hope you have yours soon. I also live in Norfolk.

[Dave74]

Just been told that the local surgery and next closest ones have no stock and no deliveries due in at all next week of the vaccines! So slow here! Glad uv had yours though! 🙏🏻