Hi everyone,it has been a really long time since I have posted but lot of MS people have been asking about the new Senior flu shot. This is what I have found that we should stay with the regular one. Comments will be very appreciated Thank you, I hope everyone has been well. Tortis
Information about Specific Vaccines
2018-2019 Injectable Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The composition of U.Sl influenza (flu) vaccines is reviewed annually by the Centers for Disease Control and updated to match circulating flu viruses.
The 2018-19 inactivated seasonal flu immunization is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone over 6 months of age. The seasonal flu vaccine has been studied extensively in people with MS and is considered quite safe, regardless of the disease-modifying therapy they are taking. People with MS should use the inactivated flu vaccine and avoid the live, attenuated vaccine (nasal spray).
A high-dose inactivated flu vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) is available for people over age 65. The Centers for Disease Control does not specifically recommend the high-dose vaccine for people over age 65 and the high-dose vaccine has not been studied in people with MS of any age. For these reasons, the National MS Society continues to support influenza vaccination (flu shots) for people with MS but recommends that only the standard dose be used. If additional data for Fluzone High-Dose in MS patients become available, the recommendation may be revised.
To learn more about the 2018-2019 seasonal flu vaccine, please visit the CDC website.
Information about Specific Vaccines
2018-2019 Injectable Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The composition of U.Sl influenza (flu) vaccines is reviewed annually by the Centers for Disease Control and updated to match circulating flu viruses.
The 2018-19 inactivated seasonal flu immunization is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone over 6 months of age. The seasonal flu vaccine has been studied extensively in people with MS and is considered quite safe, regardless of the disease-modifying therapy they are taking. People with MS should use the inactivated flu vaccine and avoid the live, attenuated vaccine (nasal spray).
A high-dose inactivated flu vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) is available for people over age 65. The Centers for Disease Control does not specifically recommend the high-dose vaccine for people over age 65 and the high-dose vaccine has not been studied in people with MS of any age. For these reasons, the National MS Society continues to support influenza vaccination (flu shots) for people with MS but recommends that only the standard dose be used. If additional data for Fluzone High-Dose in MS patients become available, the recommendation may be revised.
To learn more about the 2018-2019 seasonal flu vaccine, please visit the CDC website.
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