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Flu shot?

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January 2, 2013 at 11:45 pm #23710

Judy D.
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I am so conflicted about getting a flu shot. How do others feel? I know that some oncologists are recommending their MDS patients get the flu shot; others do not recommend it. My doc doesn’t have a strong opinion either way but is not objecting if I feel I should. Basically, I am probably just scared to get one, however two of my coworkers have been officially diagnosed with some flu strain. If I’m going to get one, I need to do it right away. Have you gotten the shot, if not, why?

Judy

January 3, 2013 at 3:12 am #23712

Carolyn Talbert
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My Dr. recommended that I get the flu shot and I did….no problems at all with it. My immune system is suppressed due to the medication that I am taking so I am hoping that the flu shot will help me if I am exposed.

Carolyn

January 3, 2013 at 5:16 am #23713

riccd2001
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Had mine Nov.20th; no problem so far, I’m an over 65 out-patient every 3 weeks so that’s why my doc. insisted.

January 3, 2013 at 3:23 pm #23714

Judy D.
Member

Thank you Carolyn and riccd2001. You’ve given me the courage to get a flu shot this afternoon.

Judy

January 3, 2013 at 3:49 pm #23715

jamalmolla
Member

I am also getting flu shot after a long time. Few days ago I went to Dr paul But I did not get any good result. Now what should I do

January 4, 2013 at 3:45 am #23721

lindajo
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I have not had the flu since I started getting the flu shot in 1992. I highly recommend it.

February 14, 2013 at 4:43 pm #23740

lindajo
Member

Well I did get the flu this year, even though I had the shot. My grandchildren tested positive for Influenza B. I had been around them so I was tested and came up positive. I had a higher fever for one day and then with Tamiflu it disappeared. I probably would have thought it was just a cold if I hadn’t been tested. My grandsons were sick 10 days and ran fevers of 102-104. I think my flu shot really minimized any problems for me.

February 15, 2013 at 8:55 pm #23741

Judy D.
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I’m so glad it wasn’t worse. I did have the flu shot – I guess "flu season" isn’t over yet, but so far, so good!

Judy D.
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