Flu shot

[AugustineMama]

Has anyone heard if people on O/S combo should get the flue shot

[Sarah1949]

I'm not getting one. When I asked my pcp about it she honestly said she wasn't sure. I appreciate that personally. I see the hep NP on Wednesday and plan to ask her out of curiosity but still will not take a chance with the shot myself. I will be hibernating for the winter.

[Dee1956]

This is a good question.  When I treated in 2011 I was worried about getting anything that might interfere with the tx so I did not get a shot.

Patra is so right, I would call the doctor who is treating you.
Take Care, Dee

[patra_]

Thanks for the up-date.  Please let us know what you hear.  P

[AugustineMama]

I have a call in to Mayo Specialty Pharmacy as to their recommendations and also my transplant team/hepatologist. I will get to the bottom and let you know what they say

[patra_]

AMama:  After seeing your question, I called my hepa.  (We routinely get our flu shots from PCP this time of year). Anyway,


All:  Dr's Ofc just called back.  He said NO shot now.  Wait til treatment is finished.  I am Gt3 , on Sol/Riba for 24 weeks - half way there as of yesterday : -).

I am not about to generalize on this issue as we all have different medical histories, etc, and different treatments -  just underlining the statement to. CALL YOUR DOCTOR, before doing flu shots, or other changes.  

Hope this is useful. Hang in there and, one step at a time, we will ALL defeat this dragon!!!     Pat

[AugustineMama]

I was wondering about getting it while taking S/O. I will talk to my transplant PA. I do know I was vaccinated for everything, hep A, B, Shingles, Pneumonia, whooping cough. They even gave me a bunch of tests on my arm to see if my immune system was working. PPD. You name it they tested it or gave it to me.

[Idyllic]

I haven't read or seen on here or elsewhere that a flu shot is contraindicated with O/S. When I treated with a completely different HCV protocol I was encouraged to be vaccinated for both the flu and pneumonia. If I were you I would ask to be sure and do it.

[Mmorgan854]

Hello, I'm not sure about your medications but I did have a talk with Dr. Concerning a flu shot during treatment, he said absolutely. Treating with sol/RIBA . Since I'm only 3 days out from EOT, i opted to wait, just in case of side affects from shot.  I would call an ask either way.  Take care. Mary

[flyinlynn]

I know people with cirrhosis should absolutely get the flu shot.

I would give my doctors office a call, but my guess is it should be fine but that is only a guess.

Lynn