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Hi all - I have just been notified I can have the booster vaccination. Is there any issue with this and GCA or steroids?

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Not as such, and being on high doses of steroids for GCA, you are immunosuppressed so very good reason to have one.

If you are concerned then please speak to your GP/Rheumy.

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Many thanks - will do!

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