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Posted 1/30/2021 7:56 PM (GMT -5)
Curious if anyone’s doctor is suggesting you get the vaccine ASAP due to having UC and/or meds you are on?
Posted 1/30/2021 9:42 PM (GMT -5)
My gastroenterologist said essentially "I don't think you are at much greater risk of COVID, but if you need a letter to get priority, I'll write one." I Currently have "mild" UC, on biologics.

But in California, there is no priority for medical conditions. It's age (>65 right now), living condition (e.g., nursing home) and occupation (medical worker, teacher, et cetera) that get priority. Since I don't fall into any of those, it's a moot point right now.
Posted 1/31/2021 10:24 AM (GMT -5)
Same here. We are not prioritizing health conditions until 1C. I am only receiving one because I am a teacher.
Posted 1/31/2021 10:43 AM (GMT -5)
UC is not particularly a risk factor for covid. Certain medications might be. I'm in Europe and have to wait until over 60s are done before immunocompromised patients under 60 (which i am) will be next in line. I don't expect anything for at least a few months.
Posted 1/31/2021 6:24 PM (GMT -5)
Nope! Here in NY state the categories start with essential workers & nursing homes (staff + residents) then seniors age 65+. The health conditions known to make COVID-19 more severe are obesity, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, and diabetes. (Conditions more likely prevalent among seniors.) / Old Hat
Posted 1/31/2021 6:25 PM (GMT -5)
I. PA moved us to the 1A group so I now qualify and made an appointment
Posted 1/31/2021 11:16 PM (GMT -5)
So amazing countess! Which state? Also noticed you had c-diff. I had it in 2019. I wonder how common it is for those of us with IBD. Took me forever to get rid of it thanks to mis-diagnoses from my GI
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