Opal Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Curious...if you are on or recently had immunotherapy, did you get the flu shot or plan to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 My lung buddy is on Keytruda. She got vaccines for pneumonia, shingles, and the flu shot every year. She didn't get sick from the flu shot but her hubby went down for the count for a few days! I read in the paper that the flu shot is another mis matched year, so who knows if it really helps? Couldn't hurt to have some added protection. Opal and Tom Galli 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Thanks Michelle. I read that too. I fear a head to toe rash like I got after last year's flu shot. While I'm not getting infusion, I know it's still in my system. I think I might take my chances and pass this year. Wondered what others are doing. Thanks for the info. Have a good trip and fun in the sun. Edited January 27, 2020 by Opal Typo Rower Michelle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 According to my mom's onc, there are no known issues with Keytruda and flu shots. My mom has actually gotten hers in the infusion room, while getting her keytruda infusion. She hasn't had any issues. Tom Galli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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