Flu Shot

December 8, 2006

My doctor told me flu shots are not a live virus. But, ever since I was a

young child I have had a reaction to every shot I have ever gotten, I have

always run a fever afterward.. Usually with the flu shot, I get every symptom

of the every flu for a period of 24 hours. This year, it was only for a few

hours, a nap & I was fine. Everybody is different and everybody reacts

differently, that is my story.

Kathy, WV

dx 6/01

stage 3/4 PBC

December 8, 2006

Okay, I've just got to weigh in here.

I've had the flu shot every year (maybe missed a couple) since

the mid 60's, probably 1966. Bad epidemic that year and as a

pharmacist I was in constant contact with sickies. I AM a believer!

Had a few sore arms, but never got the flu. Also have had every

pneumonia shot that came along starting in the early 80s, cuz I'm

prone to pneumonia. The one last year gave me a really sore arm

and yuck feeling. Said it would be the last one for me.

Stay warm and well,

Jeannette OR PBC/AIH

December 8, 2006

Thanks Jeannette for weighing in! With you being a pharmacist (my nephew is also

one) you know what your talking about for sure! That makes me feel better that

we

have a pharmicist on the group...=)

I will be getting my flu shot every year regardless of how it makes me feel as I

know I " could " potentially get really sick without it..so alittle yucky feeling

for

s few days isn't nothing I can't handle.So far..and I got the shot yesterday...I

don't feel sick at all and my amr even has stopped aching..but even the ache

wasn't

THAT BAD...LOL..I have been through alot worse ....I am grateful I can get the

shot!

My phuemonia shot is good for 5 years , right? So I got one this year..which

was

my first year to get it ..so I should be good for the next 4 years

now...Yeahhhh!

One last thign to NOT have to worry about..which is great!

Take Care,

Kathy

Live Simply,Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the rest to

GOD....

Our loved ones never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed,

the

love they gave, and the memories we have of them.

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On Fri Dec 8 12:16 , Jeannette Ehrlich <jkwehr@...> sent:

>

> Okay, I've just got to weigh in here.

>

>I've had the flu shot every year (maybe missed a couple) since

>

>the mid 60's, probably 1966. Bad epidemic that year and as a

>

>pharmacist I was in constant contact with sickies. I AM a believer!

>

>Had a few sore arms, but never got the flu. Also have had every

>

>pneumonia shot that came along starting in the early 80s, cuz I'm

>

>prone to pneumonia. The one last year gave me a really sore arm

>

>and yuck feeling. Said it would be the last one for me.

>

>Stay warm and well,

>

> Jeannette OR PBC/AIH

>

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December 8, 2006

Hi there,

I also take Imuran ( Azathioprine). I currently am on 200mg a day...since the

Liver

Dr. took me off the Prednizone combo I was taking them both at the same time. I

started off at 50mg. and the Dr. increased the Imuran and decreased the

Prednisone...this has worked well for me.

Take Care,

Kathy

Live Simply,Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the rest to

GOD....

Our loved ones never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed,

the

love they gave, and the memories we have of them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On Thu Dec 7 18:54 , 'jlsdunn' <jlsdunn@...> sent:

>

>>

>

>> Do any of you get the flu shot? My work is doing flu shots. I called

>

>> my dr and he said that it was ok for me to have the flu shot. I have

>

>> never had a flu shot.

>

>> Missy

>

>>

>

>Yes, I had a flu shot. I just started treatment for AIH a month ago

>

>(Azathioprine) and got a flu shot a few weeks before I started

>

>treatment.

>

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December 10, 2006

Got mine Thursday and I feel fine.

I have gotten one every year, but was only definitively diagnosed with AIH

in May.

I had a severe flaare up at that time.

Flu shots are advised for people with chronic illnesses (which I believe AIH

is)

I got the shot before to protect myhusband and son who have asthma, and also

before that when I worked in the hospital.

February 3, 2007

Hi ,

Oh no problem! That clears it up!

Thanks.

Deb

--- M Jansen <nucleus24@...> wrote:

> Hi Deb,

> My bad; I meant to say FLU shot every year. There

> is some kind of

> pneumonia shot that people who have had it once get,

> and it might be

> pneumovax, but I'm not sure. That one you only get

> twice, and like 5

> years apart.

> But it was the FLU shot you get every year. And

> I was thinking

> " pneumovax " and wrote pneumonia.

> Sorry for the confusion.

>

> , the befuddled

>

> Posted by: " Deborah C " gypsyheart1963@...

> gypsyheart1963

> Fri Feb 2, 2007 7:06 pm (PST)

> ,

>

> You get a pneumonia vaccine every year? I know the

> flu

> shot can be given annually, but anyone can get a

> pneumonia vaccine yearly? What is it called, do you

> know? I know it's not the pneumovax, as you

> mentioned

> it's generally not given until around age 60 (or

> later) unless one is high risk, like ourselves.

> I'm curious.

> Thanks.

> Deb

>

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> removed]

>

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February 4, 2007

Geez, ! I'm already confused! Now you're making me crazy! <giggling>

I do get my flu shot each year so I guess I'm covered there. I see my

surgeon for a check-up next week, so I'll ask him about the pneumovax when I'm

there. Thanks for the heads up, in any case.

<smiles> Jackie

February 4, 2007

Jackie will you please let me know what your surgeon says. I am going to call

my doctor's office also and I just want to see if we all get the same answer

since I am going to have my second surgery in 4 weeks.

Thanks!!!

Connie

Flashwun@... wrote:

Geez, ! I'm already confused! Now you're making me crazy!

I do get my flu shot each year so I guess I'm covered there. I see my

surgeon for a check-up next week, so I'll ask him about the pneumovax when I'm

there. Thanks for the heads up, in any case.

<smiles> Jackie

October 5, 2007

Hi Jennie,

I'm not sure if Still's has and effect on the flu, but I do know that you can

have a flu shot depending on the steroid dose you are on. The flu shot is a

dead virus and shouldn't cause any problems. Unless you are on a very high dose

of steroids, you can have the shot. I had to have a flu shot, as well as

several others for nursing school this year. I was taking 10 mg pred daily when

I

had them. I had talked with my Rheumy and he said it wasn't a problem. Just be

sure to tell whomever gives you the shot hat you are on prednisone.

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October 5, 2007

Hi Jennie,

I'm not sure if Still's has and effect on the flu, but I do know that you can

have a flu shot depending on the steroid dose you are on. The flu shot is a

dead virus and shouldn't cause any problems. Unless you are on a very high dose

of steroids, you can have the shot. I had to have a flu shot, as well as

several others for nursing school this year. I was taking 10 mg pred daily when

I

had them. I had talked with my Rheumy and he said it wasn't a problem. Just be

sure to tell whomever gives you the shot hat you are on prednisone.

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October 5, 2007

Hi Jennie,

I'm not sure if Still's has and effect on the flu, but I do know that you can

have a flu shot depending on the steroid dose you are on. The flu shot is a

dead virus and shouldn't cause any problems. Unless you are on a very high dose

of steroids, you can have the shot. I had to have a flu shot, as well as

several others for nursing school this year. I was taking 10 mg pred daily when

I

had them. I had talked with my Rheumy and he said it wasn't a problem. Just be

sure to tell whomever gives you the shot hat you are on prednisone.

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October 5, 2007

Jennie,

My Doc insists I get one...the meds put me at a greater risk...the flu shot

helps prevent...key is Helps..

alan.....

Flu Shot

Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one

before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one

now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like?

Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I

would the flu shot end up making me sick instead?

Thanks for any advice you can give,

Jennie

October 5, 2007

Jennie,

My Doc insists I get one...the meds put me at a greater risk...the flu shot

helps prevent...key is Helps..

alan.....

Flu Shot

Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one

before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one

now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like?

Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I

would the flu shot end up making me sick instead?

Thanks for any advice you can give,

Jennie

October 5, 2007

Jennie,

My Doc insists I get one...the meds put me at a greater risk...the flu shot

helps prevent...key is Helps..

alan.....

Flu Shot

Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one

before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one

now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like?

Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I

would the flu shot end up making me sick instead?

Thanks for any advice you can give,

Jennie

October 5, 2007

Hi Jennie,

Unless your doctor indicates otherwise, I would recommend the flu shot. I got

mine today, and get one every year. The flu shot cannot make you sick. The

virus is killed, but your body still makes antibodies to fight the virus. Some

vaccinations other than the flu shot are live viruses, and would be

contraindicated with our immune systems and medications. The virus is cultured

with egg, so you cannot have the flu shot if you are allergic to egg. Pregnant

women cannot get flu shots, either. I never have any side effects to the

vaccine, but if you did have side effects they would be mild. It is impossible

to get the flu from the flu shot, contrary to what some folks believe. If

someone gets the flu after the vaccine, they were going to get it anyway. It

takes up to 6 weeks for the body to fully develop antibodies to the virus, but

the body does begin developing antibodies right away. If by some chance you do

get the flu after you've had the vaccination, it will be

considerably milder. It is best to get the flu shot in mid-September or

October.

The vaccine is recommended for the elderly and those who have compromised

immune systems. Be sure to ask you doctor first! Don't hesitate to email me if

you have any questions.

Be well,

Barbara Gardner

Ventura, CA

bgard@...

October 5, 2007