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My doctors have just rang to say I am eligible for a pneumonia injection. I have ET,Jak 2 positive and take Hydroxycarbamide daily - Is it safe for me to have the injection?

Many thanks

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piggie50

Yes, it’s safe. It’s not a live vaccine.

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Mallard

Oh brilliant thank you piggie.

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Lifam

Yes it's safe. Definitely.

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Loobylou72

Yes it is safe . I was offered this too by nurse after doing INR bloods, I checked with haematologist as I just like to be safe and am having my injection on Tuesday

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Hopetohelp

Et and on baby aspirin. Had mine just as lock down started and swear it has helped clear up slight congestion on lungs but then that could be coincidental

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Wyebird

I think if it’s not a live vaccine you are fine.

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Melanie66

Hello ...yes I had the pneumonia jab ...fine ....safe .

Lainie xx

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