Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hi Larry: I took the flu shot last year while on 6 mg of prednisone and again this year while on 4 mg of prednisone with no problems. ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 11:17:45 AM Subject: Flu Vaccine & Prednsione  Hi There- This is 2 part question. 1) Can I take the flu vaccine while on prednisone? 2) Can I take the flu shot if I am considering starting enbrel, kineret or similar? Thanks All Be Well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I just had my flu shot and am on prednisone and Enbrel. You can take the injection but not the nasal spray dose. Flu Vaccine & Prednsione Hi There- This is 2 part question. 1) Can I take the flu vaccine while on prednisone? 2) Can I take the flu shot if I am considering starting enbrel, kineret or similar? Thanks All Be Well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 My RD INSISTS I have both the flu shot & another flu shot (Bird flu) and I am both Kineret & Prednisone. I can vouch for it working, as I kept getting stuck in the resort with the Flu every year until I started to have the flu shots. Kirk -- Everything in life sucks except things that should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 We were told yes my son is getting the shot now and is on 60mg prednisone and rilonacept. Sent from my iPhone > Hi There- > This is 2 part question. > 1) Can I take the flu vaccine while on prednisone? > 2) Can I take the flu shot if I am considering starting enbrel, kineret or similar? > > Thanks All > Be Well. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hi there! Prednisone is also an immunosuppressant...you will have a weak immune system while on it.... so try to protect yourself as much as possible this flu season. Flu vaccine is a definite yes...I've asked numerous doctors abt this, and they highly recommended it. > Hi There- > This is 2 part question. > 1) Can I take the flu vaccine while on prednisone? > 2) Can I take the flu shot if I am considering starting enbrel, kineret or similar? > > Thanks All > Be Well. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I don't know what the magic shot is, but I got the flu shot last year and had the worst flu of my life! Sorry Lin! love Elly ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 12:45:21 PM Subject: Re: Flu Vaccine & Prednsione  My RD INSISTS I have both the flu shot & another flu shot (Bird flu) and I am both Kineret & Prednisone. I can vouch for it working, as I kept getting stuck in the resort with the Flu every year until I started to have the flu shots. Kirk -- Everything in life sucks except things that should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi, Larry I also had flu vaccine shot on 10mg of prednisone and enbrel a few weeks ago. I am doing well so far. Have a good day, Aki ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 9:17:45 AM Subject: Flu Vaccine & Prednsione Hi There- This is 2 part question. 1) Can I take the flu vaccine while on prednisone? 2) Can I take the flu shot if I am considering starting enbrel, kineret or similar? Thanks All Be Well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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