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I’m on mtx r we supposed to stop it two weeks before and after pneumonia shot?

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essexgirl

No I had mine last year with flu jab didn’t stop my mtx

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Funnygirl64 in reply to essexgirl

Thank u

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helixhelix

There is research that says the vaccines might be more effective if you stop your drugs for 1/2 weeks before, but few doctors do this.

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Funnygirl64 in reply to helixhelix

Thank u

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Pinkypie2018

I'm getting my vaccine this week and was told I didn't need to stop methotrexate.

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Lolabridge

I’m not on MTX but my rheumy nurse advised me to wait 6-8 weeks after my last Rituximab infusion before I have my flu jab.

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HappykindaGal

No. I had one in March and didn’t stop taking mtx or benepali

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helixhelix

ard.bmj.com/content/77/6/89...

Possibly....

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Soundofmusic52

No I never stopped methotrexate or benepali I was ok 👌

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MJSlide1958 in reply to Soundofmusic52

Please may I ask if it has something to do with age and could be able to cope better when younger?

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bienassis

Not that I'm aware of. I've been taking methotrexate for 22 years and have had 2 pneumococcal vaccines without having to stop. Always wise to check of course.

My consultant has me stop for two weeks total around the time of vaccinations and also when taking antibiotics. I think opinions vary.

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