flu jab and Baricitinib

[Mozart150]

Hi Are those on Baricitinib stopping it before getting the flu jab and if so how long for ? Is there any information about this anywhere- i can't seem to find any? Thank you xx

[Amnesiac3637]

Annually had three flu jabs whilst on Baricitinib and didn’t stop it, wasn’t told to and had no adverse effects. Hope that helps.

[Madmusiclover]

I didn’t. But I will for my Covid jab.

[Amnesiac3637 in reply to Madmusiclover]

I didn’t stop for any of my five Covid jabs and again, no adverse effects and no one said stop. Bet we’re all told something different……….🙄

[Madmusiclover in reply to Amnesiac3637]

it’s not about adverse reaction but about allowing immune system to crank up a bit so it recognises/responds to the vaccination. Well, that’s my layperson’s understanding!

[Madmusiclover in reply to Amnesiac3637]

here’s the NRAS article on it: nras.org.uk/resource/inform...

[AgedCrone]

In 20+ years I have never come off any RA drug to have the flu vaccination….only timed things to conform to some Biologic infusions.

It’s only since Covid this question has popped up.

[Jackie1947]

my rhuemy advice line are telling me not to stop my normal meds/ injection . Only time I would stop it is if I had an infection

[Angjoplin]

I also have never stopped my meds for the flu jab.

[KittyJ]

Another one who’s never been told to stop any meds before having the flu jab.

[madme1]

i was told that as my infusion is every 8 weeks, i was told try and get my jabs in the middle and come off my metho for about 2 weeks. So we are all being told different. Perhaps have a word with you rhuemy and see what will work best for you. I have just had my 6th Jab and was ill for 3 days so glad i decided not to take metho tabs. My flu jab is coming up in a wrek or so so will be off it for then as well.