Pneumonia Injection

[Mallard]

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

[piggie50]

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

[Mallard]

Oh brilliant thank you piggie.

[Lifam]

Yes it's safe. Definitely.

[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

[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

[Wyebird]

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

[Melanie66]

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

Lainie xx