Flu shot has live virus?

[Momjules]

According to google the flu shot does contain a weakened dose of the flu virus.

I’m still not sure but your replies have helped me.

Thank you!

[RoseySawyer]

I've heard about this before. 👀❤🌷

[Raingrrl]

The flu vaccines given by injection are not live viruses according to the CDC. The vaccine given by a nasal spray does contain live virus. cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/miscon...

[kdali in reply to Raingrrl]

This!

[RobertCalifornia]

My pharmacist said the shot does not contain a live virus. My neurologist said it is ok for me to take anytime even though I have been on Ocrevus for 18 months. My neurologist is a MS specialist.

[Momjules in reply to RobertCalifornia]

I too have a ms neurologist.

I said google says the flu shot contains a live virus.

Multiple websites say the virus is in the dose.

Maybe when the heart is sickened, along with other problems, the flu shot is not a wise option.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

I read somewhere on here that flu shots are safe. I just started Rituxan in July and my MS Neuro said flu shot is fine. (and major surgery I haven't scheduled yet😊)

[mm1527mm]

My ms doctor said i can get the flu shot but not the nasal mist because that is live. He has not yet told me when i can get it but said i still need to wait some time since i just got my first half dose of ocrevus and getting the second half dose soon.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador in reply to mm1527mm]

How do you feel since your infusion of O? I just had my first 2 doses of Rituxan in July and other than eating too much because of the included steroids, I feel the same.

[mm1527mm in reply to CalfeeChick]

The first day i felt like i had alot of energy because of the steroids. I do still feel heat sensitivity but i feel less cramping in my hands and legs and spasms. I have gotten quite a few headaches though

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador in reply to mm1527mm]

mm1527mm be sure to keep a record of how you are feeling and report it to your Neuro.