Hey, I've had MS for many years now (sometimes I almost lose count!) and I feel like I remember at the beginning the neurologist told me that I couldn't be vaccinated anymore. No flu shots, no shots for foreign travel, etc. Does anyone know anything about this? Has this changed in recent years? At a time where we may eventually have a vaccine for COVID-19, I've been wondering about it.
If I remember right I think the neurologist said that my immune system was attacking itself so it wouldn't be wise to introduce a virus to it, even if it's for inoculation purposes.
@padres44 Hello padres44, thank you for starting this discussion. This is a great question, let me tag some members who may be able to provide some insight on this.
Hello everyone, I hope you don't mind that I've tagged you! Do you know anything about this? Are vaccines safe for people with MS?
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-05 21:36:53
Fre0614!
05/05/2020 at 11:09 PM
Hey!
I actually do receive the flu vaccine every year. I know each one of us is different but if I have a active infection inside my body, I lose my vision until the infection in gone. Sooo .... yeah
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hmcalpine8
05/05/2020 at 11:55 PM
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Ad long as the vaccine is not a live vaccine we can take it. I do get my flu vaccine each year.
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liby42911
05/06/2020 at 2:57 AM
I did not get a flu vaccine last year because I was pretty ill and my doctor advised against it. But previously yes along with pneumonia vaccine.
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-06 02:57:00
liby42911
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05/06/2020 at 2:57 AM
I did not get a flu vaccine last year because I was pretty ill and my doctor advised against it. But previously yes along with pneumonia vaccine.
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-06 02:57:15
CarolG
05/06/2020 at 2:19 PM
I haven't gotten a vaccine in years for the same reason!
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-06 14:19:55
mikeand75
05/06/2020 at 5:00 PM
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Hello, I do not take the flu vaccine because it has eggs in it. I am allergic to eggs. I had MS for close to 19 years.
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-06 17:00:58
pksouth514
05/13/2020 at 1:39 PM
My neurologist instructs me to get flu vaccine yearly. We haven't discussed covid-19 vaccine yet.
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lwallace34
05/25/2020 at 7:49 AM
I always get a flu vaccine shot every year. I have had MS since 1999. Now taking a okrevus infusion 2x annually and love it. No shots!
MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/ms-and-the-coronavirus-can-we-get-vaccinated-18712020-05-25 07:49:31
mikeand75
05/25/2020 at 7:35 PM
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Hello I started taking Ocrevus last year and I love what has been doing for me so far. I know every medication treats everybody’s body differently. Please talk to your neurologist to find out if this medication would work for you.
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padres44
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Hey, I've had MS for many years now (sometimes I almost lose count!) and I feel like I remember at the beginning the neurologist told me that I couldn't be vaccinated anymore. No flu shots, no shots for foreign travel, etc. Does anyone know anything about this? Has this changed in recent years? At a time where we may eventually have a vaccine for COVID-19, I've been wondering about it.
If I remember right I think the neurologist said that my immune system was attacking itself so it wouldn't be wise to introduce a virus to it, even if it's for inoculation purposes.
What do you all think? Thanks.