NO THYROID - FLU JAB ADVISABLE?

[helen0812]

I have had a total thyroidectomy a few years ago and wondered what were peoples thoughts on whether to have/not have this years flu injection?

Thank you

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Helen

Personal choice. Discussed many times here on the forum, you might like to look through some previous posts

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[LBUT10]

Hi

I was born without a thyroid gland and have never had a flu jab (I've just turned 24) nor considered it. I've had the flu maybe twice at most so it's probably personal choice but not necessarily necessary.

Hope that helps!

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I have a vague memory (might not be accurate) that they have discontinued using aluminium (or some other chemical that was found to be toxic). Worth enquiring about. I've had a flu jab every year for some years because of working with frail and elderly folk.

Edit: No aluminium seems to be more recent, maybe it was mercury I was thinking of. Reading more of the Wikipedia article it seems aluminium is used in the UK for over 65s (Hmm, that's me, maybe better check it...)

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Here's the relevant part of a Wikipedia article on use of aluminium, Hidden . I haven't found anything about it's use in the UK yet. It seems there is a choice and aluminium is mostly used with older people to increase the immune reaction en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influ...

"A flu vaccine containing an adjuvant was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2015, for use by adults aged 65 years of age and older. The vaccine is marketed as Fluad in the U.S. and was first available in the 2016–2017 flu season. The vaccine contains the MF59C.1 adjuvant[42] which is an oil-in-water emulsion of squalene oil. It is the first adjuvanted seasonal flu vaccine marketed in the United States.[43][44][45] It is not clear if there is a significant benefit for the elderly to use a flu vaccine containing the MF59C.1 adjuvant.[46][47][48] Per Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidelines, Fluad can be used as an alternative to other influenza vaccines approved for people 65 years and older.[49] "

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Here's what seems to be a balanced article about aluminium in vaccines:

vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vaccine-ing...

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Hi Helen, I almost forgot the original question while chasing the aluminium issue (nose to the ground, lol).

It seems unlikely that a lack of thyroid, (as long as you are getting the right dose of replacement hormone) would make any difference to a flu jab. Unless you have reservations about the aluminium or any other issue I would say go for it. If in doubt have a chat with your doctor or pharmacist.

All the best xx

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I think mercury is more toxic than aluminium, though the claim is that it is not in a toxic form, but if you are allergic to aluminium...!