Just curious, how many MSers get their annual flue shots? My PCP has always been somewhat reluctant as my DMT suppresses my immune system (as all do). But, most say it's better to get it than to not get it. Confused? Do you get it yearly?
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From the nationality multiple sclerosis society
"Clinicians should recommend that patients with MS receive the influenza vaccination annually, unless there is a specific contraindication (e.g., prior severe reaction)."
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Fo...S/Immunization
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Yes, I get my flu shot every year. I have also been on several different DMTs, including Tysabri and Ocrevus.
Unfortunately, I still got the flu late December. It lasted for 3 weeks.
Some of my symptoms were milder than others in my household, but the cough and fevers were much harder on me because of my MS.
The link Marco provided gives more clarity regarding vaccines and MS.Kimba
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ― Max Planck
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I do not get my flu shot and i haven't (knocking on wood) ever received it. I do not like adding anything else to my body as i feel like i put enough in it as is.
My PCP was pushing for it but then when i kept telling her no she said it may not matter anyway due to the medicine i'm on.
Personal preference. Just be extra cautious with hand washing and being around those who may be ill if you don't get the shot.Dx March 2018; possible first episode: August 2011
Tysabri May 2018-June 2019, Mayzent July 2019
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I got my flu shot annually from 1994-2018. I started getting it when it was required for a job and continued because my doctor recommended it.
This is the first year I didn't get one. My functional medicine doctor is against them. I still got it last year, but by this year I assumed my body might be healthy enough to fight off a virus. I've been taking elderberry syrup as a preventative. So far, so good. I've had an occasional cold but no flu.~ Faith
MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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