Experiences with

Influenza Vaccine

Had to go to the GPs today to pick up a repeat prescription for hypertension. While I was waiting for the receptionist to finish on the phone I spotted flu vaccine flyers and a list of dates/times to get flu jab. Now booked for wife and I on 23rd Sept. It's now approaching the time to get in line

Hi everyone, I have just received my appointment through for my annual flu vaccination. Having only been diagnosed with PMR in June, would you more knowledgeable people on here recommend that I go ahead with it or not?

This is a quick question. I've taken a flu shot for many years, usually in September. I believe I've read that some vaccinations are contraindicated while on Pred. But I don't know if ALL vaccinations are contraindicated. Any advice?

Hello friends, I finished 6 rounds of FCR in March. I was so disappointed to discover last month that my white cell count and neuts were lower than when I was going through chemo. Had bloods checked last week and still the same. I've just returned to work at a school but am nervous now I've heard all

Want to know how flu cases are tracked and the common types determined? Or how each year's flu vaccine is designed? Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor and Katherine Arden, Virologist, The University of Queensland look at the reasons behind this year's big flu season in Australia: https://theconversation.com

vaccine was as protective as a standard, egg-grown drug during the 2014-2015 flu season, when circulating and vaccine antigens were mismatched, and might have even been better, researchers reported.

I am going in for my third operation to remove a tumour.".then I start on BCG wondering what this is like??

Hi all, I've just received a txt from GP surgery re flu jab walk in clinics so thought I'd remind everyone to aim to have jab before 11am for maximum efficacy. The earlier the better I'd say!

Hi All, I am new to this group, I have been an asthmatic from birth, however with age seems to get worse! So I am on preventative & blue plus nasal sprays plus singular before bed! And every now and again steroids! Flu jab once a year! Also done salt cave exp! Two hospital admissions in last 12 months

Hi, my wife has recently been diagnosed with CLL fortunately at 0 stage at present. I have reached a landmark age (70) triggering an invite for a Shingles vaccination which I am believe is a live vaccine and if I have a reaction this could be a potential danger to someone with a compromised immune system

As some will rember i did post about SHOCKING so called cancer treatment relative was geting. Well as i sursepcted oncologist HAVE done nothing but give her faulse hope and ni chance of alterative therpy. Well here's how story go's and how opinion perspectives are formed. When she was told she had

Hi all hope everyone doing ok I got diagnosed in November with asthma and also had pneumonia does any one have flu jab and what's the after effects please thank u

I know this sounds absurd, How do I know when my body started producing thyroid antibodies? I know that Summer 2015 was stressful and traumatic, someone emotionally hurt me, that was the worst betrayal in my life because I felt I was being used and taken as stupid. Anyway, you don't want to read my horrible

Called the Dr's this morning in regards to my first 'Cervical Cancer' screen. Explained it is my first one & I was advised to have one earlier if possible as I have Endometriosis (upcoming 3rd laparoscopy since I was 19 & im now 24) and Polycystic ovaries. Advised to have the screen & again go to the

I know, I'm a bit ahead of the seasons but I have a question for the informed collective As a life dependent on levothyroxine after RAI treatment, is one entitled to a free flu jab?? I await the replies from the fountains of knowledge

New here, and so VERY glad to find you all. I developed PMR following a Quadrivalent flu shot last October and have been reducing my prednisone slowly, until two weeks ago when I developed terrible neck pain. It wakes me about 2 am and does not go away util I get up and stretch and exercise it. The fatigues

Hi I am new to this forum. I am having terrible byrning pain in my right leg, thigh and calf which has started three weeks ago around Easter time. I was having sciatica pain and am treated by an osteopath for the last few months. It all started in December before Christmas after a nasty bout of cold

So my rheumy is less concerned than my doctor about my inability to taper below 13mg. I am to continue on 13 and add in 7.5mg of Mx per week along with 2 weekly blood tests. She has also prescribed a flu vaccine and a pneumonia vaccine. I have avoided flu jabs like the plague so far but guess I should

I had a routine visit with my PCP yesterday. She recommended I get Zostavax 2 mos. before considering Ocrevus or any of the other newer meds. Yrs. ago, my neuro recommended against Zostavax because it's a live attenuated vaccine. I believe NMSS or MSSA now say it's up to you and your doc. I wondered

My husband is on predisilone for copd at the moment can he have the flu needle and pheumonia needle while on predisilone we are in Australia. Thank you