Covid vaccine

[Roryfederer]

Hi,

I just wondered if there is a particular vaccination which is not recommended for people on steroids or people with PMR and if there is a particular one that is considered best. Any thoughts on AstraZeneca? Maybe this has been discussed but I've missed it.. Not great at concentration on these steroids. If someone with the medical knowledge knows that would be great. Thanks in advance.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Yes it had been discussed - and the consensus of opinion from all sources it there is no significant difference between any of them in offer at the moment.

The only point to remember is that if your immune system is compromised you are less likely to get as much protection as someone’s who isn’t.

Unless things are different in Ireland I doubt you’ll have choice of vaccine anyway.

[Roryfederer in reply to DorsetLady]

By the time I'd be due to get it- probably August at the rate they're going there may be a new vaccine!!! Thank you.. I hope against hope that I may be offered it before my normal age group.....

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Roryfederer]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[WeeMartha in reply to Roryfederer]

As someone with a compromised immune system you should have already had your first dose surely?

[Roryfederer in reply to WeeMartha]

No I haven't had any call to get it. Maybe they don't consider it compromised at 7mg..

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The recommended vaccine is the one that you are offered and gets into your arm first! That comes from a few of the vaccinologists and epidemiologists who appear regularly on TV and in the media including Chris Whitty and Patrick Valance in the UK. None are contraindicated.

[Roryfederer in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you.

[Rimmy in reply to PMRpro]

About to get my first one on Sunday here in OZ which is relatively 'free' of COVID and I feel very fortunate given so many people around the world are in dire straits regarding the extent of the spread in their countries. I will be VERY HAPPY to have any version- here OZ manufactured AstraZeneca. I expect some side effects but they must be 'better' than the alternative !!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Rimmy]

My thoughts exactly.