Should I get the flu shot or is that a bad idea with WG
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Should I get the flu shot or is that a bad idea with WG
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This question has been asked a lot and you will get a variety of answers. My personal experience is "no problem", Just make sure you get the dead virus variety. I believe the nasal spray is a live virus, but always ask and make sure.
My take on it is that we are already immune-suppressed and anything we can do to bolster us from getting the flu is a big plus. I was also advised to get a shingles shot, which I did, and I didn't have a problem with that either.
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I'm with Vdub on this one. I've had the flu and pneumonia shots with no problems. If you search the archives you will find some lively discussions regarding this topic.
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Yeah its exactly what I was thinking, just. Wanted to know what others thought
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The shingles vaccine is a live virus vaccine generally given to people over age 60. I would check with my wegs specialist before having a shingles shot. I got my shot several years before I got wegs.
Pete
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I will keep this in mind, thank you
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Since I was diagnosed with WG, my doctor told me not to take the flu vaccine any more. If you have a WG doc they will probably tell you the same. If you ask someone not familiar with WG, they may not.
J. Mike Milliorn, Santo Texas
Diagnosed Jan. 2011
at the Cleveland Clinic
It may be that you should not take any vaccines while the disease is really active. Interestingly, my wegs doc at Cleveland Clinic gave me a flu shot last fall when I was having a minor flarre (no obvious symptoms). I got past the flare ok with two doses of rituxin and had no other issues during the succeeding months.
Pete
dx 1/11
"Every day is a good day. Some are better than others." - unknown
"Take your meds as directed and live your life as fully as you can." - Michael Chacey, MD
My primary care physician in Fort Worth who sees me for non-WG issues says he would rather not risk making treatment decisions on WG related matters. Only problem with this is that when I have sinus, leg swelling, infections, the flu or a cold, where do you draw the line at WG vs. non-WG?
J. Mike Milliorn, Santo Texas
Diagnosed Jan. 2011
at the Cleveland Clinic
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