Millions of questions re medicaments/vaccination-CLL

[SaEva]

Here I am again with yet more questions As I was recently diagnosed with CLL and still have not done the FISH (scheduled in 2 months) I was wondering what are the vaccinations that are recommendable and when is the right time to proceed. I read about the pneumonia shots and the shingles injection, but what about the seasonal flew shots or anything else that is recommended? Also anything that I should be aware of in terms of vaccination and medicaments that I should be avoiding?

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

Time to acquaint yourself with our Pinned Posts section, in particular this post: healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

Pinned Posts: healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

[SaEva in reply to AussieNeil]

Many thanks, I indeed need to learn to use the info already shared better. Sorry for repeating already discussed issues.

[CLLmoxie in reply to AussieNeil]

When I click on these links from the app and go to the web - I am asked to sign in again. Is there an easier way? I am not navigating the app well. Thx

[SaEva in reply to CLLmoxie]

Go to the CLL support association home page, click posts and arrange them by pinned in case you are new too

[MsLockYourPosts Passed Volunteer]

The post Neil recommended is very comprehensive. If you are in the US you can check the CDC list of recommended vaccines to get or avoid if you need a reference for your doctor. In the U.K., The Green Book? Someone will correct me if that's not the right name. There is a new shingles vaccine that may be right for us. It seems that a few doctors are pushing their patients to get it right away, but many want to see more study results before recommending it.

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Here is an easy to read/follow list of vaccines (in the USA) you should get - as soon as you PCP doc or local pharmacy can give them.

cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/...

use the 2nd row on page 2 labeled "Weakened Immune System"

Len

[SaEva in reply to lankisterguy]

Thanks Len!