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Northland, New Zealand

Hi Team, over in NZ we are rolling out covid vaccinations. Is it safe with PV to have it, I guess I am more at risk if I do not get it. I have now stabilized my blood readings back into the normal range, so it is probably good timing. Thanks

October 5, 2021
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A myMPNteam Member

I’ve had my 2 Pfizer shots and just received the booster. My drs encouraged me to take vaccine. They said I had greater risk of clotting if I became ill with Covid and no known risk of clotting from the vaccine. I’m so glad I did. No issues- just a sore arm.

October 6, 2021
A myMPNteam Member

I have PV 8 years, got my Philzer vaccine in February and was also dealing with elevated platelets (750) but had no problems and my oncologist increased my Hydroxyurea.

November 18, 2021
A myMPNteam Member

You do what’s right for you and stay safe❤️ I have essential thrombocythemia and 2 lung nodules. I will not get the COVID vaccine due to clotting and I just don’t know enough about it! So I’ll wait and see what happens with everyone else in my family that did get it!

October 6, 2021
A myMPNteam Member

Had mine and the booster with no problems. Everyone is different but drink plenty of water and take two Tylenol that helped me with the soreness I felt other than that in my opinion it’s better to be safe than sorry.

December 1, 2021
A myMPNteam Member

I had no antibodies after 2 shots. Dr said I would only have them if I had Covid.

November 30, 2021

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