If flu vaccine is needed

[Marimar05]

Getting a flu vaccine ?

Hi everyone.hope all is well.has anyone had a flu vaccine and any notable reactions? I have been diagnosed with ET in 2018 and jack 2+ .taking hydroxycarbamide and aspirin daily.i can’t decide if I have to get a flu vaccine this time because of this pandemic.I haven’t had any flu vaccine before.hope to hear from you.thanks and take care x

[Turfbeg]

Hi, I had my flu vaccine last weekend - no reaction except for tenderness on my arm due to bruising. Like you I am jak 2+ and take aspirin and hydroxea daily. My specialst nurse strongly recommended the flu vaccine but advised against the pneumonia one. I am still considering having the pneumonia vaccination.

Turfbeg

[Jonnymitts in reply to Turfbeg]

Hi why did your specialist advise against the pneumonia vaccine? I was booked in for the flu jab Saturday and when I was walking out the door he said actually you are on the list for the pneumonia jab as well, so I was given that and assumed it would be okay?

I’ve just had sore arms as both were used for the jabs.

[Marimar05 in reply to Turfbeg]

Thanks Turfbeg for your reply.

[Marimar05 in reply to Turfbeg]

Good to know there’s no reaction after your flu jab.thanks

[Paul_1971]

hi

I have it every year, never had any issues.

Speak to your gp if you have any concerns but provided you have no reason not to take it, ie allergies to ingredients then I would expect they would 100% recommend you take it

paul

[Marimar05 in reply to Paul_1971]

I think I’ll have the vaccine.thanks paul.

[amhann]

Hello marimar - I have previously always refused the flu jab, but thought it would only be sensible to have it this year - having checked it wasn’t a ‘live’ vaccine I went ahead and have had no problems at all. Anne-Marie.

[Marimar05 in reply to amhann]

Yes amhann you’re right it’s sensible to get one this year x

[linphy]

I had flu vaccine last weekend Saturday,bit of temperature Sunday, arm a little tender but otherwise I was fine. I have ET jak2 I'm on hydroxcaramide, clopidogrel diagnosed 2017

[Marimar05 in reply to linphy]

Thanks linphy. I’m getting a flu jab also.

[Mpncoda]

Most folks I know who got the flu shot ended up sick with the flu. So I guess the flu shot works!😀

[Marimar05 in reply to Mpncoda]

I think it’s the side effect.thanks Mpnconda😊

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to Mpncoda]

the advice on the NHS website is:

The flu vaccine cannot give you flu

None of the flu vaccines contains live viruses so they cannot cause flu.

If you are unwell after vaccination, you may have something else. Or you may have caught flu before your vaccination had worked.

Flu vaccine side effects

Flu vaccines are very safe. Most side effects are mild and only last for a day or so, such as:

slightly raised temperature

muscle aches

sore arm where the needle went in – this is more likely to happen with the vaccine for people aged 65 and over

[Marimar05 in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks Mazcd. that helps a lot. stay safe.

[Superwoman]

Hi, had my flu jab as normal back in September, and was advised by my Haematologist in July to get the pneumonia jab he felt it was a must and that it is a one off injection not like the flu one which is every year, had no side effects from either, just a bit of a sore arm after the flu jab.

I have ET JAK 2.

Jean

[Marimar05 in reply to Superwoman]

I think we do need the flu vaccine.thanks and stay safe.

[elliebongo]

Hi, I've not had the flu vaccination before but went in for one on thursday. No reaction, felt fine. Did check and not a live vaccine so in most cases should be fine. Hopefully give us some immunity.

Keep well everyone 🌹

[Marimar05 in reply to elliebongo]

Hi elliebongo. I’m getting the flu vaccine then.thanks for your reply.keep well.take care everyone.

[Kari1961]

I had my flu jab on Saturday - no reaction except for the injection site being very itchy for a few hours.... I'm PV jak2+ on hydroxy and aspirin.

[Marimar05 in reply to Kari1961]

Thanks Kari1961.take care

[Caryopteris]

I have had E T for over 10years with your treatment. I always have the flu vaccine with few side effects. This year no effects at all.

[Marimar05 in reply to Caryopteris]

Thanks

[MaggieSylvie]

Surgeries are offering it to all the elderly first. We had ours some weeks ago and no ill effects whatsoever. According to "the science" there can be no ill effects because the vaccine contains no live viruses.

[Marimar05 in reply to MaggieSylvie]

Thanks MaggieSylvie

[hunter5582]

I have been getting my flu shot for many years-decades. Never any reactions at all. just got my first age 65 and over vaccine (4xdose). No reaction to it either. I would way rather get the vaccine than the flu.

[Marimar05 in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks for your reply hunter5582.I’m definitely getting a flu vaccine.

[mark382]

Had flu jab as usual. As others, had a sore stiff arm. Didn't feel on top form for a few days, but nothing major.

[Marimar05 in reply to mark382]

Thanks mark.

[GarciaB]

I did. No noticeable side effects

[Marimar05 in reply to GarciaB]

That’s good to know.thanks GarciaB