Hi guys , does anyone know if I should have my flu jab while having a bad flare up . I've had it the last 5 years with no problems but i was stable on medication. I've been having a flare up since June so am on high dose steroids and immunosuppressants. It's still not under control yet. How I look at it is that drugs are trying to suppress my immune system and putting a flu virus into me now could make me poorly and poor body won't know what to do. Am seeing my specialist next Friday so will ask , but just wanted to see if anyone else been in same position and what advice was given to you. Many thanks .
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Hi Suzyannayoung' I'm also on Meds which suppress my immune system and have flu jab every year without any ill effect. However I've never actually been in a big flare at the time so maybe your specialist can help with that one. Take care
I thought they advise the flu jab for people with compromised immune system whether illness or medication compromised? I'd consider the flu a more dangerous prospect than the jab - just my thoughts
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