Flu Shot

[Carakraft]

My doctor always encourages me to get a flu shot every year...and I get one. Does anyone else get a flu shot annually?

[Tree20862]

Yes. My lung doctor encourages it. And I am required to get one for work.

[Carakraft in reply to Tree20862]

My employer requires this too...

[rvstitcher]

I get one every year and make my husband get them also. I encourage my adult children to get it too

[Daringtobreath]

I do not get the flu shot. I have an allergy to eggs and the last time I got one (because it's such a teeny tiny amount of eggs I would be fine they said) I had muscle aches and soreness for three months straight. I lived on ibuprofen. Not worth it to me since I don't seem to be prone to getting the flu. I get everything else going around but I'm always negative for the flu thankfully!

[Minushabens Asthma Captain]

Yes, I get it done every year. It's free in the UK if you have certain chronic health conditions (which includes asthma) & I tend to get chased by the GP & the pharmacist to get it done!

[Sharaybia]

I get my flu shot every year but didnt get it last year but i was sick with my asthma.

[Hidden]

I always get a flu shot. It can’t give you the flu, but if you do get it, it will be less severe. The flu and asthma are a dangerous combination and it would be like playing Russian roulette to not get that vaccine.

[Putnam Asthma Captain]

Always, and a pneumonia shot..

[Norfolkmummy]

Yes I always have it and so do my children. I haver asthma and I am a Nurse so have several reasons being immunised. I encourage anyone to have it that has been offered!

[Norfolkmummy]

Sorry to hear that. I did get my jab but it was late in December when I had it and I got a chest infection in November following flu symptoms. It cleared up but then came back in December and I am still suffering with it now. I had 5 lots of antibiotics and steroids plus xrays and spirometry! Definitely make sure I get it early this year!

[Hidden]

Oh YES! Every year and Pneumonia. And this year Shingrex, for shingles, kinda painful depending on the expertise of the person giving the two injections. Also Measles and anything else. I have been told by my provider that I could safely travel the world with all the inoculations that I have had. Some a one time thing, the rest will need certain levels of maintenance. A good portion of this was in preparation for starting treatment with Nucala.

[Maryhart Partner Asthma Educator]

Got my flu shot yesterday!!!