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Has anyone received their 4 th Covid vaccine yet? Any issues after receiving it?

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It's been 5 months since my 3rd shot. I'm getting my 4th today. I haven't heard about anyone receiving their 4 th shot yet. I didn't have any side effects from the first 3 shots.

January 27, 2022
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Members shared mixed experiences about accessing the fourth COVID vaccine, with some successfully receiving it at pharmacies like Walgreens... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences about accessing the fourth COVID vaccine, with some successfully receiving it at pharmacies like Walgreens while others were turned away and told it wasn't yet authorized or that eligibility depended on specific medications rather than an RA diagnosis alone. Several members who did receive the fourth shot reported mild side effects similar to previous doses, including fatigue and dizziness lasting about a day, with one member reassuringly noting it did not trigger a flare. A recurring theme was confusion around eligibility criteria and authorization timing, with members expressing frustration over inconsistent information from pharmacies and uncertainty about when immunocompromised individuals should seek their next booster.

A myRAteam Member

I think it depends on which medication you are on.

February 16, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I got my 4th booster (half strength) this week at Walgreen's. The 4th shot is recommended for immune compromised folks like us.

February 5, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I received a fourth Moderna shot earlier this week. My rheumatologist said to get it because it has been five months since my third shot. The fourth one is a booster and is not a full dose. My side effects were mild and similar to the third dose—some dizziness and fatigue for about 24 hours. It did not trigger a flare.

February 5, 2022
myRAteam

Yes, many immunocompromised people have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- 96% of respondents in a poll said they received their fourth dose within weeks of it being recommended
- 59% reported no difficulties in getting the fourth dose.
- 20% were initially Show Full Answer

Yes, many immunocompromised people have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- 96% of respondents in a poll said they received their fourth dose within weeks of it being recommended.
- 59% reported no difficulties in getting the fourth dose.
- 20% were initially turned away at the vaccination site.
- 7% couldn't make an appointment at first.
- 5% found few available appointments.
- 5% didn't know where to go for the fourth dose.
- 4% were advised by their healthcare provider not to get an additional dose.

Some people faced confusion at vaccination sites, with pharmacists unsure about the authorization and dosage for the fourth dose.

July 15, 2024
COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Essential Updates Read more >
A myRAteam Member

I was told you could only get it if you’re on certain medication not because you have RA. I rhink that’s crazy but that’s what my pharmacist said. I’m on hydroxychloroquine.

February 14, 2022
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