😷 Flu Shot

[Kenu]

I had my 😷 shot a month ago, but before getting it I called my ms 👨🏼‍⚕️ and Aubagio nurse and was advised NOT to have the new shot for over 65. Both said that there was no info with it and people with ms. So just a note 📝 I had the regular ☝️

[ssdw1958]

Good to know. I was told that when you have the Crevus fusion you can’t have a live flu shot. I was also told by a nurse that you should relax your arm so you don’t tighten up the muscle.

[jimeka in reply to ssdw1958]

Good advice, thank you. I am due for mine next week blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Smart move to check with your Dr's 1st Kenu

What kind of pup 🐕 is that? And what's it's name?😀 He/she looks little?

J 🌠

[Kenu in reply to Jesmcd2]

That’s Rozy, she is a Goldendoodle and is three years young. She is 80 pounds of pure lovebug. She loves everyone and thinks she’s a lap dog. She is so sweet 🤗

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Kenu]

She is adorable! 80lbs lap dog 🐕 😳😄 Kenu She looks like she could be a marshmallow ?😀

J 🌠

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador in reply to Kenu]

I have some friends that breed and raise Goldendoodles, I just love playing with the adult dogs during the year, there is nothing as sweet as laying on the grass surrounded by 8 week old pups 💕🐶🐶🐶

[WAshingtongirl]

Thanks, Kenu . I assume you've had no problems since getting the shot? 💕

[Kenu in reply to WAshingtongirl]

None, not even a sore spot.

[WAshingtongirl in reply to Kenu]

Thanks!

[Kenu in reply to WAshingtongirl]

None at all

[Fancy1959]

Kenu, it's Fancy1959. Thanks for letting everyone know what you were told from your nurse. As always gang it's best to consult with your MS neurologist before taking any vaccinations to see how they will work, not work, or provide bad results because of the therapy you're on.

Because I have begun the Ocrevus therapy I am not allowed to take the flu shot in any form. The way my therapy works is it wiped out half of my immune system, the B cells. That leaves need more vulnerable to attack from viruses. This is the reason that I suggest talk to your doctor because I've always taken the flu shot religiously every year and I wish I could do it this year but I understand that it's best if I do not take it.

Thank you for the informative post and it's always good to know from individuals little items like this in order to ask your doctors and others about. Great job and glad you have become a vital part of our family and chat room. Talk to you soon. Fancy

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador in reply to Fancy1959]

Very good to know Fancy1959 thank you for sharing.

[bavery207 in reply to Fancy1959]

Fancy1959 Just FYTI, I had the first doses of Ocrevus in Aug., saw an MS neuro. the beginning of Sept., and he gave the OK to have the flu shot (in fact he encouraged all his patients to get the flu shot), so I had one the end of Sept. with no problems at all. I guess every one is different including Drs.!

[itasara in reply to Fancy1959]

I never get flu shots. My internist feels I am comprised enough having MS. I never talk to my neurologist about it but maybe the ms specialist I am starting with will have an opinion. The only shots I have received in 12 to maybe 40 years are the two new pneumonia vaccines not live so I’m told. I might be interested in the new shingles vaccine if it is indeed not live. I have heard it is painful.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

I’m not taking Aubagio, but had the over 65 flu shot on Oct 1, no problems, it has no live virus in it. I had the Tpap (tetanus/whooping cough) 2 weeks ago, no problems. My go doc thought it might be a good thing. Between my gp & MS neuro, they are taking very good care of me! I got both vaccines at Walgreens, flu was free, $25. For the Tpap. Best to you!

[ssdw1958]

Thanks for the info 😎

[Miriade]

Hi Kenu, I am taking Aubagio and I took Flu shot 2weeks ago without any problem for my surprise, and also shot for Hepatite A that I was not immune yet. I did not had any reaction, I guess because Aubagio control virus. I did not take any flu vaccine for over 10years because I always had bronquite. This time, nothing happened. Good!😁

[Kenu in reply to Miriade]

Love those glasses 👓😎

[Hidden]

I'm 68yrs, have had MS for ~40yrs, seem sensitive to most chemicals entered in my system, however, had no problem or reaction to the flu shot I had 2 months ago.

[Ponymonroe in reply to Hidden]

Hi there, do you take any therapy for MS?

[Kenu in reply to Ponymonroe]

Yes Aubagio for last ten months, been good so far.🤗

[Ponymonroe in reply to Kenu]

Is that an infusion? Do you have the risk of PML? Like so many😬

[Kenu in reply to Ponymonroe]

No, it’s a pill once a day. Don’t miss the infusion and shots I did in the past. Nice change, hope it keeps working.😊👍

[Iona60 in reply to Ponymonroe]

Ponymonroe My neuro had said that there had been no reported cases of PML with Aubagio. But, someone wrote recently that there has been 1 PML case now reported.

[Hidden in reply to Ponymonroe]

No I have had SPMS for about 20 yrs.

[Ponymonroe in reply to Hidden]

Remind me what is SP

[Kenu in reply to Ponymonroe]

Secondary progressive

[Doubled51]

I had flu shot pneumonia shot ad shingles shot with no problems. I’m doing Plegridy injections.

Donnie