Flu vaccine

[Elfie1]

Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome, I'd just like to ask about the flu vaccine, I've got aps and lupus etc. Is it safe to have this, because I read that the swine flu vaccine has now been added, not sure whether I want 2in1 injection. Thanks Elfie

[missy01]

If your GP knows you have lupus then they would not give it to you if you can't have it. Or ask them to make sure. I have mine on the 18th

[mel-maelo]

Hi Elfi,

I also have Lupus and have just had the jab and I'm alright. I was asked if I was currently on Steroids or Methaltraxate (spelling) though, which I am not on either at the mo. So perhaps look into if those drugs affect it but your surgery would have you down for a jab because of an auto immune problem. Ask the nurse, she will be able to telk you and you can decide from there. I was very nervous about taking it but it gave no side effects at all.

Good luck

[Elfie1]

Hi, thanks for the advice,I shall make an appointment very soon.

[Tinksie in reply to Elfie1]

I have SLE and am having mine in a couple of weeks. I'm on steroids and was told that isn't a problem either. Much better to have it than risk complications to flu which those with Lupus are more prone too I understand. Xx

[ebril]

I've had mine and I have SLE and other illnesses and I haven't had a problem with it the doctors recommend that you have the injection if you have Lupus

[ebril]

I take steroids as well so they shouldn't affect it

[tanithrs]

hi, I have spoken to the surgeon at guys after a ling biopsy in October because I was worried about the flu jab. I had it last year and ended up with pneumonia, although docs say it was just coincidental timing!!!!!! I have also just been diagnosed with type one diabetes, and inject insulin once a day. but I had my flu jab 4 weeks ago and apart from the sle and dip and crps all is well.??????