Flu vaccination

[Cavalierrubie]

Is it ok to have the normal flu jab whilst taking Warfarin? I was reading yesterday that if you are taking Warfarin you should have a "deep subcutaneous" vaccination to prevent bleeding. I am booked for a normal one so bit concerned. Help please!

[BobD Volunteer]

Been having them for the last fiftteen years with zero issues. Stop using google! lol 😁

[Cavalierrubie in reply to BobD]

Thanks! I have been told not to use Dr. Google before. He's not a very good Doco

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Cavalierrubie]

It flipped over before I had finished. Sorry.

[beach_bum in reply to BobD]

I know eh....Google search..."sore finger" ...15 seconds later "hello Drs office, I'd like to make an urgent appointment, I have terminal cancer of the hand" 😋...sort of like legalese a** covering by pharmaceutical companies..."may cause......." Which to most means won't, but to Googlers, most likely will"

[Jalia]

No problem whatsoever!

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Jalia]

Thanks - end of story,

[jeanjeannie50]

I've taken Warfarin for years and have had no problem with bleeding from vaccines at all.

[Hidden]

Totally agree with BobD and others. Been doing it for 12 years.

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much for being there carneuny.

[Loplop]

Could ask a Doctor if you can get hold of one. Where are they ?

[WeeLucy]

My husband has been on Warfarin for years and had his flu jab yesterday...no problem at all...Try not to worry...♥

[Jaws66]

My mother went to her pharmacy as u usual to have her here last year and was told to go to the doctor - the official line is to not have a usual one, s there is a risk of bleeding. It’s a low risk , and the first time the pharmacy has refused to do it. So - you will probably be okay, but to be completely careful, get the official one.