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COVID 19 Vaccine And MS

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Denver, CO

Has anyone received the COVID 19 vaccine? What were the effects on your body afterwards? I'm very apprehensive about getting the vaccine. I must because I am a school teacher and I am scheduled to go back into the school.

February 3, 2021
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A MyMSTeam Member

Received first dose of Moderna, no side effects or arm pain.

February 3, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

I am not on a DMT and got the 1st Moderna vaccine 2/14. 2 hours after the shot I broke out with a sunburn and intense itching from my waist up for 6 days. Benedryl helped a bit. THEN 14 days after injection got Covid Arm-had a 6x6” swollen, red and hot upper arm for 4 days. My allergist said I had an allergic reaction and should not get the 2nd shot. So bummed! I have a history of sensitivities to some foods, certain antibiotics, yeast and mold. Never had this before!

March 6, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

I had my second Pfizer last week. Sore arm and the day after the 2nd injection and had sore muscles and joints, but not bad at all. Do it!

February 11, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

Had my first Moderna shot on 1/1 and the second on 1/25 - other than a sore arm (no more than a flu shot) I had no side effects.

February 4, 2021
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Here is the information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and multiple sclerosis (MS) from the knowledge base:

- Vaccination Recommendation: Leading MS experts recommend that people with MS get booster vaccinations against COVID-19 despite a slight risk of triggering an MS relapse (flare, attack, or exacerbation). Dr. Aaron Show Full Answer

Here is the information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and multiple sclerosis (MS) from the knowledge base:

- Vaccination Recommendation: Leading MS experts recommend that people with MS get booster vaccinations against COVID-19 despite a slight risk of triggering an MS relapse (flare, attack, or exacerbation). Dr. Aaron Boster, a board-certified neurologist, encourages people with MS to get COVID boosters and vaccines.

- Risk of Relapse: The risk of having a disease flare after a COVID-19 vaccination is 6.28 percent overall. For people with neurologic conditions like MS, this risk is even lower at 2.62 percent. The protective benefits of COVID-19 vaccination significantly outweigh the small potential risk of relapse.

- Immune System and MS: MS itself does not make a person immunosuppressed, but many effective MS treatments do suppress the immune system. This is a key reason why vaccination is recommended to protect against severe COVID-19 symptoms.

- Effectiveness of Vaccines: People with MS who take CD20 immunosuppressive medications can mount antibody responses to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna), though their responses are not as strong as those without MS. Vaccines may not work quite as well for those on immunosuppressive medications, but they still offer some protection.

- Precautions: People with MS, especially those on disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) or in high-risk groups, should take extra precautions such as wearing high-quality masks.

- High-Risk Groups: Those with progressive MS, older individuals, people with higher levels of physical disability, and those with other medical conditions (comorbidities) are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms and are especially encouraged to get vaccinated.

- Coordination with DMTs: It is important not to change the timing of DMTs or stop taking them without consulting a doctor, as this could worsen MS symptoms. Coordination of vaccination timing with DMTs is recommended.

- CDC Recommendations: The CDC recommends that anyone aged 6 and older who is moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive at least one dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources provided in the knowledge base.

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