MS and the Coronavirus: Can we get vaccinated?
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@padres44 Hello padres44, thank you for your comment. 
As of now, the CDC hasn't included MS in its list of conditions that would put one at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (People with Certain Medical Conditions) that would allow someone to get the vaccine in Phase 1c. That being said, each state has its own plan for deciding who will be vaccinated first and how they can receive vaccines. Make sure to ask your doctor or medical team, they should be able to let you know if the vaccine is appropriate for you. We've created a pinned discussion here that we'll try to keep updated with the latest information on vaccine eligibility: COVID-19 vaccination campaign: Who is currently eligible for the vaccine?
Has anyone heard from their doctor or MS team about the vaccine? Do you intend to get it when it because available to you?
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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.