Dear Kmemeo,
I did not say that anyone should not take the vaccine if they are immunocompromised but that they should check with their oncologists to make sure.
Here is a link to FDA information-
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/downloadFrom the above link-
WHAT SHOULD YOU MENTION TO YOUR VACCINATION PROVIDER BEFORE
YOU GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
Tell the vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if
you:
• have any allergies
• have a fever
• have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
• are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• have received another COVID-19 vaccine
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I think the short answer is that all of this is so new that we are not sure what the answers will be until hundreds of thousands and then millions take the vaccine. It is my understanding that pregnant women were excluded from the clinical trials for the vaccine but there is data available regarding women who became pregnant during the trial. Have been unsuccessful getting that data.
Kmemeo, your logic makes perfect sense but I would like to know what a woman's oncologist has to say regarding her being on chemo or immunocompromised. All I know is that if a person who is immunocompromised gets Covid it can be a disaster. Certainly, if it is safe to take for a immunocompromised person, I agree, that would be wonderful.
Just would like the women here, or their loved ones who may be on chemo, to have the conversation with their medical advisors.
I am delighted you will be getting the vaccine and thank you for being a healthcare worker. I have helped many women who had to have Neupogen shots because their counts were so low and some who had to have transfusions. I don't know what the tipping point is for a person to be told "you should not take the shot, for now." Maybe there is guidance out there that is not available to us, yet? I will do some checking with some Breast Medical Oncologists and report back. If any of you get some input, maybe you could post, please?
warmly,
Steve