Hi all,
I’m going to visit my mother who is undergoing cancer treatment, and she suggested that i’d take a flu jab before I come. I remember seeing posters about flu vaccinations at the blood clinic, but can’t remember whether they recommended them or not. I suffer from PV.
Many thanks for your advice,
Moina
I would definitely if you are visiting your mum who has cancer it is imperative you get the flu jab just as a precaution
The flu jab is recommended for MPN patients anyway isn’t it? I have been offered the jab by my GP annually ever since I was diagnosed 6 years ago.
Yes for any MPN it is always advised to have the flu jab as our immune systems are compromised - my GP sends me a letter for each year and yes I have had the jab each year since diagnosed 11 years ago. It gives good protection
Yes, my consultant insists I have the flu jab every year. Best wishes, Frances
Yes, do have it for yours and your mums sake. My husband has it so he doesn't get it and pass it to me, I have it. My brother who has just finished prostate cancer treatment refused it and has been really ill with flu.
yes i have one every year for the last 20 years.
Yes absolutely! For both your sakes!
Yes. I've had flu jab regularly yearly since PV diagnosis.
Thank you so much everyone. I will contact my GP immediately.
Strongly recommend you have the flu jab annually because you have a chronic illness. I must add though that I have it every year but I am now suffering with the Australian Flu bug. It doesn't guarantee to protect you from all strains of the flu unfortunately.
I asked my hemo and he said it was ok cause not a live virus. Have been getting them yearly since.
Very important that you have the flu jab anyway, cannot understand why your GP has not insisted.
Here we go, all done. Thank you for your advice.
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