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Posted 9/3/2007 8:20 PM (GMT -8)
yeah  Just a reminder that the flu shot season is fast approaching!  Have you scheduled yours?  October is generally the month most Drs. have their serum.  I think this year, due to the Humira, I'll be getting a pneumonia shot as well.  I really like you guys and I'd hate to see this immune suppressed bunch land in the hospital over something like the flu!
Posted 9/4/2007 2:49 AM (GMT -8)
Hi, Thanks I always get the flu shot. I check with my DR. about the pneumonia shot.
Posted 9/4/2007 2:59 AM (GMT -8)
I have read that getting vaccinations like the flu shot, that if your on HUMIRA you should not get it. Or maybe i read wrong but I know your not suppose to get the tetnis shot
Posted 9/4/2007 8:54 AM (GMT -8)
Mine is already set up when he ( doc) gets them in as well as Pneumo Vox

Not sure if it is the same name in States as here in Ontario but it is the Pneumonia shot anyways
Posted 9/4/2007 9:12 AM (GMT -8)
I also thought if you are on Humira you should not get a flu shot because it is a live vaccine in the shot. I could be wrong but you better check.
Posted 9/4/2007 9:13 AM (GMT -8)
I also thought if you are on Humira you should not get a flu shot because it is a live vaccine in the shot. I could be wrong but you better check.
Posted 9/4/2007 9:19 AM (GMT -8)
The Flu shot or Pneumonia shots are not a live vaccines.  So it is allowed with Methotrexate and Humira.  I get my flu shots every year.  While people are really sick all around me, I haven't gotten sick with the Flu in a few years now.

Posted 9/4/2007 10:32 AM (GMT -8)
I just called my primary care doctor to get a shot scheduled. They still have not recieved it and have no idea as to when they will.
Posted 9/4/2007 10:59 AM (GMT -8)
For those of us on the biologics (Enbrel, Remicade & Humira) with or without the MTX, the flu mist (spray for the nose) is absolutely a no-no due to the live virus. The shot is fine. I'd also recommend a pneumonia shot - I had one 3 winters ago and have been cold and sinus infection free (so far). It's been wonderful. A flu shot is in order if you always get the flu - since I haven't had the flu in 20 years, I don't get one. Talk to your doctor!
Posted 9/4/2007 11:11 AM (GMT -8)
I never get them...my mom has UC and she used to get them but always felt sick for a while after, she stopped getting them and does pretty good without them...not saying no one should get them, just sharing.

:)
Posted 9/4/2007 12:40 PM (GMT -8)
Hi - I haven't had a flu shot for the past couple of years because I got so ill after my flu shot in 05. I may try again this year, but thanks for the heads up that those on the biologics should not use the flu mist.
Posted 9/4/2007 2:03 PM (GMT -8)
A case of the flu landed me in the ER after I was diagnosed with IBD. I don't take chances now... I get a shot every year.
Posted 9/4/2007 9:24 PM (GMT -8)
I wish they had a flu shot for the stomach bugs! That's what I have trouble with every year (usually get it 2-3 times a year, and they always get so sever that I end up in the ER).

 

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