mRNA vaccines and pouchitis

I would not get it at all. I do not trust it.

I’d get it in a heartbeat. There’s not a shred of evidence that the vaccine is riskier for us than the general population. There’s not even a theoretical reason for us to be extra concerned. While no vaccine is perfectly safe, neither is working in a hospital. In order to keep a hospital environment as safe as possible for the patients and the staff it’s very important that the staff be vaccinated as soon as they can be.

I do not plan on getting it but I think the people that do, should watch and see how it goes.

In light of all the health care workers dead of Covid, I would get it. My understanding is it's no different than flu and shingles vaccines, both of which I got with my GI's approval even though I am on Remicade. In fact, in the past 3 months I had 4 vaccines:

1. Flu

2. Shingrex part 1

3. Pneumonia booster

4. Shingrex part 2

I had flu and Shingrex 1 the same day one after the other in the same shoulder.

I had the Shingrex part 2 last week so I will need to wait at least 30 days before getting any Covid vaccine. My pharmacist said patients have a lot more problems (local) with Shingrex 2 than Shingrex 1, but in my case was the same. Arm was sore for a day or two, nothing major.

I’d be wary of advice from anyone who thinks evidence (or a lack of evidence) is irrelevant. Vague, unreasoning fear is a poor way to make a good choice.

To all:

Please get your vaccine information from your doctor and the CDC. I have edited all of Lauren’s posts. We have enough misinformation on the internet already without it spreading here. The vaccine has gone through the usual safety and quality control measures. Remember, more people died in the last day from COVID-19 than died on D-Day in WWII.

Jan

Yes I have reached out to dr Shen my doctor thanks Jan

I plan to get the vaccine as soon as it’s available for my age group 65 and older.  

@maddie18 I appreciate you agreeing with me and liking my posts, thank-you Maddie

I am a nurse and plan to fight my way to the front of the line to get a vaccine against Covid.  

I’m on Entyvio and as long as my GI dr says it’s ok I’m in!

My primary doc had to write me a letter to get the shot so I will be getting it. I will keep you all updated

@katenet posted:

My primary doc had to write me a letter to get the shot so I will be getting it. I will keep you all updated

Be careful!!!!!