I will definitely be getting the vaccine as soon as I can.
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As soon as they let me. Fortunately or unfortunately, Kaiser is going to make that decision for me. As a member of Group 1b, and with Oregon ramping up fairly slowly, it’s going to be a while.
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I had the first shot of the Moderna vaccine last week at work, I work as a nurse in a covid unit.
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Happy Birthday Anniversary @Joe_Lenegan
And a big Thank You for the hard work and dedication to be a nurse treating covid patients.
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What most people do not realize is that the science and study behind the way this “new” vaccine was developed has been going on for more than a decade. This vaccine was built upon years of study, experiments, etc. with the whole idea behind it, so this was simply the virus being applied to this “new” way of developing a vaccine. My daughter works at Mayo Clinic, and she said their top infectious disease people gave a presentation on it. Unless you have a history of problems with vaccines, these Covid vaccines should not give you any problems. I repeat what others have said, “What have you got to lose?” It will not kill you, although Covid itself might if you do not take the vaccine. I am immune-suppressed along with being diabetic. I learned that the vaccine might not be as effective for me as for someone who is not immune suppressed, so I still will have to be careful where I go and who I see. The doctors just do not know at this point how it will work with those of us who are immune suppressed. That said, if my state can ever get their $#!* together to figure out how to offer the vaccine, I gladly will take it.
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I did sign up on the state registration site because I’ve had T1 for 55 years and get vaccinated for everything I can. Many years ago, before flu vaccines were available I was hospitalized when I got the flu and another time with strep throat. I sure don’t want a repeat of that. I’m not a medical worker or an EMT so I won’t be in the first roll out but at least the state DOH knows I’m here and vulnerable.
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Hello. Already got my first dose. Second dose on the 19th. I am still a working nurse although remotely with covid patients. We had to fill out an application from our county distribution center. I was surprised I was in the first tier. Probably because of age and diabetes. I want to be as protected as possible and get fully back out in world. I had no reaction whatsoever. Use my dominant arm because I believe the more you move arm the less it hurts. I had very slight discomfort. No chills or fever.
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Congratulations! You’ve had Scarlet Fever! That’s what strep throat used to morph into sometimes before antibiotics (still very dangerous if not taken seriously - though probably you already know that now).
So, yes, I’m going to get the vaccine as soon as I can. I’m all for using science to avoid getting sick. I usually don’t have any issues except for a sore arm, though I got feverish for about 2 days after each of the 2 shingles vaccines that I got a few years ago.
I’m not sure how long I will have to wait. I’m an essential, though not front-line, worker, a T1D, and 55. I’m one of those Security people who walk around in semi-empty office buildings while half of the workers are working from home. I can’t work from home.
Thanks everyone for the great responses! I wasn’t expecting the amount of feedback and have enjoyed reading everyones POV.
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Thank you for your commitment - Medical staff are our modern day heros
Yes, I’m getting the vaccine, but not the mRNA ones - I’m waiting for the more conventional vaccine from Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers. Health Canada recommends that people with autoimmune conditions should be cautious with the mRNA vaccine because we weren’t in any of the clinical trials and they don’t know if we can mount an immune response - to the vaccine. Here’s the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccines.html
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Helpful info, @Colleen15. Thank you.
People with certain serious conditions have been asking around for info like this.
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I believe T1 diabetics were included though, so if that’s the autoimmune disease in question, there’s at least some data on that. May not be for some other autoimmune conditions, especially the many treated with immunosuppressants, which seems like the real concern, since immune systems of people with autoimmune diseases are generally more responsive, not less, unless treated.
I’m hoping to get an mRNA vaccine, because they seem more effective, but will take whatever is offered to me first.
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HC didn’t specify which autoimmune conditions were or weren’t involved in trials. Here is the recommendation (the authorized age group is a reference to elderly people):
“ NACI recommends that COVID-19 vaccine should not be routinely offered to individuals with an autoimmune condition until further evidence is available (Strong NACI Recommendation). However, a complete series with a COVID-19 vaccine may be offered to individuals in the authorized age group in these populations if a risk assessment deems that the benefits outweigh the potential risks for the individual, and if informed consent includes discussion about the insufficiency of evidence on the use of COVID-19 vaccine in these populations. (Discretionary NACI Recommendation)
Summary of evidence and rationale:
- Currently, there is limited evidence that having an autoimmune condition is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19, though evidence is evolving.
- Currently, there are very limited data on COVID-19 vaccination in individuals who have an autoimmune condition. Although participants with autoimmune conditions who were not immunosuppressed were not excluded from trials, they constitute a very small proportion of trial participants and represent a very narrow range of autoimmune conditions.
- The spectrum of autoimmune conditions is diverse. The relative degree of autoimmunity in individuals with autoimmune conditions is variable depending on the underlying condition, the severity and progression of disease and use of medications that impact immune function. Therefore, the balance of benefits and risks must be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Other applications of mRNA technologies have been for the treatment of cancer, which required an immune response directed against an individual’s cancer cells. This raised the theoretical concern that mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases would behave similarly, eliciting inflammation and possibly exacerbating existing autoimmune diseases. Current applications of mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines have been optimized to reduce this risk.
- Active surveillance in these vaccine recipients is strongly encouraged. NACI will monitor the evidence as it evolves and update recommendations as needed.”
WA finally published the next phases of vaccine priority. Diabetics younger than 70 are told to wait until the next phase, second half of 2021. Unless they have two or more co morbidities, which will schedule them for March.
Does not seem right to me but that is the official plan.
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That is bad John58 and Idaho is even worse.
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Unless your body has covid virus spikes in it somewhere, not sure their rationale re: the cancer treatment makes much sense, since in one case, the mRNA technology is aiming for an autoimmune response, so of course it produces one, and in the other (vaccine), it clearly isn’t. Seems like they are being overly cautious, although perhaps if I had a different sort of multisystemic autoimmune disease, like Lupus, I’d feel differently. Definitely not compelling enough of a rationale to deter me personally from getting the more effective vaccine, but everyone needs to make their own decisions that feel safest to them. I’m glad there are multiple options for people to choose from.
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Me, too!
That’s too bad ID is in the same boat, I’ve been wondering if I might need to drive to a neighboring state to get vaccinated before summer. Oh well, there’s always Mexico or Florida, who both are prioritizing high risk people.
Was just offered to make an appointment for it today. I work from home and do not see many people at all, except to grocery shop.
It is a tough decision for me personally, because i get pressure put on me from my employer “get it now because there will be a rush to get it since everyone can get it now.
I am a healthy T1 of 22 years and am 32 years old. My blood pressure and sugar are fine.
I don’t care about acute covid but the long term organ effects would be the reason I get the vaccine. I don’t want an increased risk of heart damage, blood clots, alzheimer’s, etc.
It kinda sucks, really. Damned if i get it, damned if i don’t and have to wait
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