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Hepatitis C (Expert Forum)
hep c and flu shots
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Member Comments (5)
by Keith_2008, Oct 28, 2008 05:30PM
I have Hep C and took a recommended flu shot by my Doctor last week. I would say yes. Do it!
by Dayzdreamer, Oct 30, 2008 10:59AM
I just ask my GI's RN that question. She said if I wanted to fine. It certainly won't hurt. Your are also more prone to get the flu has hep c lowers your immune system. I am getting mine today.
by mgskye, Oct 30, 2008 02:16PM
To: splore
Ditto. My NPC recommended a flu shot also.
by VXman, Nov 02, 2008 11:23PM
For those of you on treatment: do not have a flu shot until you check with your medical provider. I was on the Prove 3 telaprevir clinical trial late last year and was told by my attending physcian that I could not have the shot until EOT (end of treatment). They did not want to take the chance of contaminating the trial results.
by YuK, Nov 23, 2008 09:43PM
flu shot was recommended by my gastro but I agree with VXman - always check. Besides it should got into your chart.
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