Flu vaccine

[Parker15]

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with PMR at 49 years old and have been on steroids for 5 weeks now

The doctors have just rang and says I’m now eligible for a flu vaccine , I’m I safe to get one with my immune system being low ?

Thanks

[HeronNS]

As the flu vaccine for adults does NOT contain any live virus you are not putting yourself at risk if you get it. This year more than ever we are encouraged to have the flu shot.

[Parker15]

Fab thanks for the reply I’m booked in for tomorrow

[GOOD_GRIEF in reply to Parker15]

Oh, that's great.

[Parker15 in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

😃

[DevonshireDumpling1]

Hi Parker15, I had a flu vaccine last autumn approximately 5 weeks after diagnosis of PMR and had no problem whatsoever. Best to get it done now and your surgery seems to be on the ball.

[Parker15 in reply to DevonshireDumpling1]

Thanks you

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The vast majority of us have had it - and it is doubly important this year.

[Parker15 in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks

[Kendrew]

Had mine in Oct and pneumonia one in November. Everything was completely fine.

[Parker15 in reply to Kendrew]

Thanks 🙏

[Meggsy]

I’ve never had a problem with the flu vaccine. 🌻

[Parker15 in reply to Meggsy]

Thanks

[SheffieldJane]

Yes. It’s important, as you are more likely to catch flu. It’s not a live vaccine, so it is a priority for us. I didn’t even feel a bit off after mine. Welcome to the forum Parker15. I am sorry you have got PMR, especially in view of your youth. The good news is, you’ve found us quickly. This safe haven is a fount of knowledge, support, experience and ultimately comfort.

[Parker15 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you

[Daffodilia]

I have had mine

[Parker15 in reply to Daffodilia]

😀

[Rottsuzi]

Hi Parker15 , I was 48 when diagnosed they kept saying I as too young for PMR so it took quite a while to get to the right doctor and finally put on prednisolone. I haven’t heard of many younger people with PMR , how are you coping with it all because i do find it quite difficult.

[Parker15 in reply to Rottsuzi]

Hi I’m coping okay my right arm seems to pain all the time rest of my joints only ache slightly...a work colleague has a son 30 year old now he was told he had it when he was 15 ...bless Hope you doing okay

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Parker15]

Really do doubt it was PMR that a 15 year old had! One of the criteria is older age at onset.

[Dcctrains]

Hello, yes, I had mine months ago with no ill effects

[Parker15 in reply to Dcctrains]

Aww good I’m going at 12 today for mine