GaryG Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I am having the flu shot exactly one week prior to my next infusion. Any comments/objections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Good plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Yes, good plan. I've already had mine. I also had my 2nd pneumonia shot last year just before I started treatments. The flu shot is not a live virus, so it should not complicate your treatment. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Got mine a week ago, daughter got hers yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieE Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Both my husband and I got our shots two weeks ago. He got the stronger version and had no noticeable effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Judy M2 said: The flu shot is not a live virus, so it should not complicate your treatment. That was my concern. I read some where that one needs to wait 2 weeks after infusion before taking the flu shot. Thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Be sure to get the shot, not the nasal spray, because the spray IS a live virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just met my new PCP, she said definitely yes to the flu shot but to wait until late September or early October so avoid having to get a repeat shot later in the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 This is the question I was going to ask. Also, I was wondering about taking the PPSV23 pneumonia vaccine (second after the PCV13) which I am past due for. I am a week and a half away from my 8th Keytruda infusion. I have always waited until late October for the flu shot to be sure and get through the height of the typical season. I skipped year five because of a study I read about that found some pretty convincing evidence that five vaccines in a row was linked to an increase in senile dementia. I just found a link that says that these vaccines(pneumonia and influenza) may actually reduce the chances.... https://www.alz.org/aaic/releases_2020/vaccines-dementia-risk.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Jack- you’re really good at the research! I hadn’t really thought about dementia, it’s a problem ironically I would happily entertain ( My LC was diagnosed at 51). Ask both your PCP and Oncologist about the timing and sequence with Keytruda. My parents started getting flu vaccines each year when they were in their late sixties. Dad is just turned 79, Mom is 77. So far so good. Neither one of them has gotten the flu or had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yes I will do that Michelle. Thankyou, I have sure had a "LOT" of practice rsearching medical matters. Thirty years in the healthcare profession as a practioner and educator. And after retiring, suffering a heart attack, heart bypass surgery, kidney stones, a juxtarenal abdominal aneurysm with open repair, a retinal detachment with several eye surgeries, and now this crap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Sorry Jack! You deserve a break and hopefully soon. You are admired for your knowledge and perseverance. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 That kind of practice officially sucks! You’re a trooper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I am humbled Michelle and Gary. Truth is, I have received many many more blessings than I deserve over the sixty nine years I have been blessed with. Only in the last decade have I began falling apart lol. I feel like an old humpty dumpty, albeit a mighty grateful one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I’m actually worried about getting the flu shot this year. I had a reaction last year while on Imfinzi. 24 hours of feeling like I had the flu and it scared the heck out of me. Doc said it was because of my suppressed immune system and the Imfinzi treatment. I’m waiting until the end of September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWifeSCLC Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 My wife got the high dose flu shot on Thursday. Her primary and also my primary told me to wait until mid October to get mine since I didn't have a compromised immune system. We also practice self isolation pretty well so my doctor was okay with me waiting till later. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Gary, Read this here. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I asked my Oncology PA about my taking this years flu vaccine, the pneumo23 vaccine, and the shingles vac. Yes, to all but shingles. She also said they only give the standard flu vac because they don't believe there is any benefit in the larger dose for their patients. I told her I would wait till next month and she said that is when they would have given it to me anyway. I plan on getting it at my PCP's as I usually do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 12:47 PM, Tom Galli said: Gary, Read this here. Stay the course. Tom Thank you Tom. That was very helpful. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 12:47 PM, Tom Galli said: Gary, Read this here. Stay the course. Tom thanks Tom I tried to "like" it but I am outa ammo for the day lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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