Flu

They are keen for you to have it, because it represents a bonus to them, I believe.

In truth I think it’s unlikely. Whenever it’s raised at our support group meetings, them’s that really know about these things always say there should be no problems.....

It never has for me and I can go into AF at the drop of a hat. You re over worrying!

I had my first one ever & I was a bit dubious like you but no problem at all I'm pleased to say. The under 65 by the way

Havn't been called a young one for a while 😉 must admit I felt old in the queue with the pensioners. I'm a born worrier though & I wish I wasn't with this foul condition but such is life 😝

Some of us worry more than others I haven't had a alcoholic drink since being diagnosed I'm too scared to try incase it's a trigger now I don't feel like the person I was

Ditto Vonnie & I hate it. I think we mourn the person we were before diagnosis

Deffo I loved going out with girls from work stumble in at 3am next morning I mean it lol well upto this year I did

Ive had it every year with no episodes!!

I have had flu jabs for over 10 years. I have never had any side effects.

In my opinion you are more likely to have problems with AF if you were to contract flu if you were to refuse the vaccination.

Pete

Thanks Pete I will

Well its alwyas a balancing act eh? Flu is certainly bad news for anyone vulnerable....

Had the flu jab this year and caused no problems at all. Actually had it for a few years now and never been an issue.

It is a worry especially when we seem to fill ourselves full of other medication!.

I've been taking the flu jab for the past 10 years because I also have previous history of cancer. Have never had a reaction to it and like most people I treat it is a prevention!

I had it last year and it was fine, no PAF or palpatations or ectopic beats. I still need to go this year.

Try it. I mean what possible harm can formaldehyde, mercury and thimerosal do to an already inflamed heart?

The only time my AF necessitated a trip to resus was when I picked up a nasty virus from my great grandson and that was after having flu jab, pneumonia jab etc. I can’t begin to imagine what my heart would have been doing without some protection.

Di

webmd.com/heart-disease/atr...

Just found this on flu jab

I stopped having the flu vac after landing up in hospital with fast AF and localised redness to the arm Felt dreadful Two years ago consultant advised me to have the flu vac and said to ask surgery for a clean flu vac and have it in my thigh which has worked fine for me

I have never had a reaction from a flu jab. I had the new over-65 one last week and so far all is well.

I am always fine.

A bad dose of the flu could make things a lot worse. I have had mine, as I don’t want to risk catching it. I was fine.

I had horrid flu at the beginning of the year and didn't go into AF... but having said that, I have the jab. Just in case it works, which it didn't this year! Jab itself has never bothered me, apart from a slightly achy arm.

I had no trouble at all.

I am asthmatic as well as having AF and CHF. I have been having flu jabs (under 65) for years. I was diagnosed in 2017 and had a flu jab last year and again last year. Having had pneumonia in 2014/15, which was the probable cause of my heart issues, I will just say that I will take a flu jab any day, rather than risk that again. So far so good and fingers crossed but it’s your choice. Only you can decide what’s best for you, maybe have a chat with your GP or a nurse first and discuss your worries. All the best.

Hi Vonnieruth

I've had the flu jab for years with no ill effects. A lot of people think flu is a simple viral infection but real flu is very serious and potentially life threatening. I think it's a no brainer whether people with heart problems have the vaccine or not.

The poster raising concerns about excipients needs to provide high quality research data otherwise they are just sc aremongering

Take care and keep well

David

Well I have had my flu injection this year and last year and touch wood no problems. The first time I had an attack of Afib was at the dentist and I have just returned from the dentist now after dreading going, and again touch wood, no problems. I personally think you would be better off having the injection than the flu. Good luck

Had my flu jab last week... All ok so far .. Everyone is different though Vonnie so do what you think is best for you. Take care ❤

Thank you Will have a good think and chat with practise nurse

I had mine this year and had no AF afterwards, I didn’t have it last year, got the flu and had lots of episodes! So I would definitely go for it if I were you.

I have just had the under 65’s flu jab for the second time and have been fine. Go for it!