pneumonia vaccination

[Wispa123]

Hello, went into surgery for routine blood tests to be told I was eligible for pneumonia vaccination (one off) as well as for flu (this in UK ) This was new to me. Has anyone knowledge or experience with tis in relation to PBC and its toll on the liver?

[Oidra]

My husband and I had both last year, he had no after effects but I had a very painful arm for quite a while. Perhaps the injection had just hit the wrong spot as it hurt going in and my husband didn`t feel a thing with his. Otherwise no problems with having PBC.

[Hidden]

Hello Wispa123.

Yes with now having PBC we are apparently classed as in one of the categories to be offered the 'flu jab and/or pneumonia.

I was offered back in 2011 (diagnosed Dec 2010) but I have so far not taken up the vaccinations.

I have my own views on certain things and vaccinations over the years are something I tend to think carefully about.

I have never been prone to colds and can't recall ever having 'flu and been the same since I was diagnosed with PBC in 2010. I don't want to have the vaccinations and then feel that I might have started something off.

It is a personal choice entirely whether you have these vaccinations when offered.

[Oidra]

I should add that I did discuss it with my consultant first and followed his advice. But as Peridot said, it is another personal choice for you to consider.

[PBCFoundation PBC Foundation]

Hello Wispa123,

I have read your post with regards to the pneumonia vaccination, if you wish to discuss with my colleague Robert, I have sent you his contact details in a private message.

Thank you

Best wishes

PBC Foundation

[nomorepies]

I have the flu jab every year, had pneumo jab last year, bit of a sore arm with that but otherwise no problems.

[Jhewkin1]

Hi yes me and my husband as had its 7 years ago

[Hidden]

I first had both jabs in 2009 as I was diagnosed with Hepatic sarcoidosis then later in the year I was diagnosed with PBC. I've had the flu jab every year since, with no side effects.

[Wispa123]

Thank you Dinny, that's very helpful.

[IOW-gal]

I have a flu jab annually and have had the one off pneumonia jab. No problems at all. Just about to book for this years one. I just think the protection it offers is great. I don't want anything else to lay me low if I can possibly avoid it.

[dollydaydreams]

We have the flu jab every year but up to now havent been offered the pneumonia one as yet, unless GP sneaked one in :o)

[Wispa123]

hi, Dollydaydreams,

Thank you . the Pneumonia vaccination is apparently new this year? proabably worth asking your GP if you want one.

[crundalite]

Hi wispa

I nusually have flu injection and had pneumonia vac.a few years ago. The latter is usually meant to last forever. I have not has any problems with either and am end stage PBC. The complications associated with both illnesses are things I prefer to avoid as I already have respiratory problems.

[teddybear7]

I had it when diagnosed last year. Xx

[funkybabe]

I have had PBC since 2005 and have availed of flu jab every yr with no side effects. Four years ago i got pneumonia jab which lasts for 10 years on the advice of my GP