As for your mom, COPD is considered a chronic condition and she definitely qualifies for the vaccine per the CDC. Those with lung conditions are a higher priority for the vaccine.

It is interesting that you brought up the steroids and the vaccine. When you take the steroids, to my understanding, you are more susceptible to viruses/bacteria for about a year. Of note, I refused the steroids for my recent flare specifically for this reason. But, I don't know what happens if you take the H1N1/flu vaccine after just finishing steroids? I know that for us MSers any of the "live" vaccines we should not take whether or not we have had steroids within the past year. It would be interesting to see what your neuro says about the steroids and vaccine. I think that would be a deciding factor for you as well.

I think if I didn't have an issue with eggs, I would do both vaccines. Well, I could get them but would have to stay at the dr office with an epi shot ready. LOL


Let us know what the neuro says and what you decide.