I got both vaccines yesterday morning as advised by my doctor. I’m always reluctant to get them because I feel sick for 2 -3 days. I do get an infusion (Briumvi) twice a year so my doctor and I made sure the timing was good prior to my next infusion.
I never got the yearly influenza before I was diagnosed with MS. I was quite healthy younger …. Just a whole lot of dizziness, migraines, numbness and pins and needles
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I don't get vaccines.
@A MyMSTeam Member I have found that separating them makes the side effects a lot less.
Whenever I have to get a vaccine I always space them out a few weeks. It's what my neurologist advised. Especially with having a compromised immunity. And I'm only getting the flu shot, never again will I get the covid shot.
Very first covid booster, felt as if I was in the biggest fist fight ever. That was it for me
When I get my vaccines I plan to chill at home afterwards. When I get my MS infusions I go early and rest the rest of that day & the next day. Pace = Safety.