RSV vaccination

[Cinka]

Hi all. Can those of us on long-term prednisolone safely receive RSV?Thanks 😊

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

It’s fine , it’s not a live vaccine -but if you are concerned then discuss with your GP -

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[Cinka in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you, DorsetLady. Hope all is well with you? 🙂

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cinka]

Good thanks.. had RSV vaccine a few weeks ago, all good [but no longer on Pred]. Flu and Covid booster on the cards next month…

[Cinka in reply to DorsetLady]

Good to hear you're now off Pred. How long were you taking it in total? My endocrinologist doesn't think my adrenals will kick in because I've been on Pred for 7 years .. 🙂

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cinka]

Been off it since September 2016… but like you had GCA, so some pretty high doses initially.

Glad to say, adrenals are tickety -boo…

Endo may be correct in their thinking, but you never know.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Cinka]

There is someone on the forum who recently posted they had got off pred after over 7 years. No-one can tell but it takes a lot longer than they think for the adrenals to recover, they aren't patient enough.

[Cinka in reply to PMRpro]

Worth knowing and passing on to the Endo! Thanks, PRMpro. Hope all is well with you? 🙂

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Cinka]

Would be a lot better if the weather bucked up!!! We usually get wonderful Septembers and Octobers. September has been awful ...

[Cinka in reply to PMRpro]

Pretty much the same here.. rain, rain and more rain 🌧.. used to be just April showers.. 😏 Take care,🙂

[Bcol]

No personal experience I'm afraid, I've got mine on Saturday, but been off Pred for a few weeks now. Covid and Flu at beginning of November.

[Cinka in reply to Bcol]

Thank you, Bcol 🙂