I got offered the vaccine a couple of months ago due to a pre-existing condition (Crohn's) but delayed taking till it last month due to concerns it could aggravate my condition. In the past a flu likely caused one of the few flare ups I've ever had (20 years ago) and colds have always caused some short term aggravation. I've always declined the flu vaccine since and luckily I haven't had the flu again since anyway.
After taking the vaccine (Astra Zennica) I had pain in the arm and by the evening cold like symptoms which got a lot worse by the next day. After a few days it started to get better but then as I feared my Crohn's suddenly got much worse and I ended up having to go to the hospital. I got put on a course of steroids (which aren't good for the immune system or the vaccine) and am only now back to feeling as I did before. After this experience I'm not taking the 2nd dose.
After taking the vaccine (Astra Zennica) I had pain in the arm and by the evening cold like symptoms which got a lot worse by the next day. After a few days it started to get better but then as I feared my Crohn's suddenly got much worse and I ended up having to go to the hospital. I got put on a course of steroids (which aren't good for the immune system or the vaccine) and am only now back to feeling as I did before. After this experience I'm not taking the 2nd dose.
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