You Flu Jab.

[Gladaven]

Is it safe to have the flu jab if you take warfarin, I have read such conflicting reports.

[BobD Volunteer]

Yes quite safe been doing it for fifteen years.

[Gladaven in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob. Glad.

[Hidden]

Same as Bob !

[Gladaven in reply to Hidden]

Thank you kindly. Glad.

[doodle68]

I had the flu vaccinations 2 weeks ago, there is a different one for the over 65's this year.

A word of warning, my sister in Derbyshire and her diabetic husband had their vaccination cancelled last Saturday. Apparently, there is a shortage of vaccine in some areas so it might be wise to get a vaccination at the first possible opportunity if you intend having one.

[Gladaven in reply to doodle68]

Thanks doodle I will get a move on, xx

[Hidden in reply to doodle68]

Yes, I rang our doctors and they said they were out of them. Restricted to over 65s as well...

[PandaSK]

Yes... Just tell the person who is giving it that you are on warfrin. They will apply pressure longer to the site after.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to PandaSK]

The needle is so fine I have never had pressure or bleed. Do you bleed when you get stung by a gnat?

[PandaSK in reply to BobD]

No, I work in health care and sometimes they do bleed a bit after. Often it turns out to be that their INR was high but were not aware of it. Adding a little pressure can help prevent brusing for those clients.

[Gladaven in reply to PandaSK]

I will ask them to take care thanks, Glad.

[Gladaven in reply to BobD]

Thanks for your kind witty reply Bob Cheers x.

[Gladaven in reply to PandaSK]

Thanks for your advice. X.

[Hidden]

Yep, been doing it for 9 years. No sweat!

Thanks for reminding me to follow up with GP's surgery reminder 😊

[Gladaven in reply to Hidden]

Thanks glad I reminded you, better get a rush on, hope you stay well this Winter. Gladies x.

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[suzytoshoes]

yes its fine , I have mine done every year in fact my doctor told me I need to have it done because of AF and they know I am on Warfarin,

[Gladaven in reply to suzytoshoes]

Cheers Gladys. X.

[Gladaven]

Thanks Suzy and to you all for your prompt replies, I go for my INR test Mon so shall ask that nurse to do my flu jab and I will get to know my blood result as well. Two birds with one stone haha Cheers to you all. Gladys. Xxx. To add insult to injury my debit card just been cloned but got my 50quid refunded Beware the scamming season is here folks. Have not got the foggiest how it was done never out of my purse. Kind Regards Gladie. X🌈🍂🍁🍁🌺🍂.

[Bagrat]

Our surgery isn't getting the over 65s "posh" version till mid November. I did say I could have had flu twice by then .......

[Gladaven in reply to Bagrat]

I hope not for your sake. Lol. Glad.

[radagast58]

None. Get it as soon as possible. Chance of bit of bruising around the injection site. Ignore anyone who says it will give you flu. Can you give more details of the scam?

All the best

[Gladaven in reply to radagast58]

Thanks will do , re scam, had been charged amounts on my statement originally in US Dollars also charged fees to convert into pounds sterling. I could not recognise the websites or remember buying or receiving any goods. Must have clicked on something on line, complete mystery. Regards Gladie. xx.

[Emsysy]

This advice taken from the Forum rules.

‘Please remember that this forum should not be a substitute for a visit to your doctor.’

May I add ‘Questions to your doctor’ also.