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Having recently been prescribed prednisilone 7.5mg daily for R/Arthritis can I still have the flu jab ? (Bronchiectasis for 20+ years)

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Prednisilone and Flu jab.

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Hi, Just read your post. I am very surprised as it sounds as if you havent yet had a a flu jab although you have had bronchiectasis for 20 years. Or maybe you have had it previously but concerned about the medication you are taking could cause a reaction.

My surgery book me in each September to have an annual jab which I have had since diagnosed with bronchiectasis. I also take a number of tablets, mainly for cholesterol and high blood pressure.

I think you should check with your doctor if you are concerned. However, I believe a flu jab is recommended to anyone suffering with a lung or heart complaint.

Cheers.😀

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Oldmuso in reply toRoadRunner44

Thanks for your comments - yes I have regularly had the flu and pneumonia jab in the past but have only just been diagnosed with R/Arthritis and prescribed prednisilone, and am concerned whether it is still OK to have the annual flu jab. I will check this with my GP.

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Dawk1

I have had always had the flu jab while on steroids,i think its the pnuemonia jab you cant have when on steroids.

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Many thanks

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AngieB72

I am on 7.5mg too and I have the flu jab every year. I have also had the pneumonia jab. Being on steroids means the vaccine isn’t as effective but still helps.

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Many thanks

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ldwilliams

There are no associated risks with steroids and the flu jab as far as I am aware

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Many thanks

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helenlw7

I’ve been on pred for over 10 years and have also had the flu jab for all those years. Good luck.

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Many thanks

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