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erika

Flu jab or not to flu jab??

Hi all I was diagnosed 16 months ago I’m 50 I’m on interferon as Plegridy had my flu jab as I’m a nurse and it’s the done thing but have felt like hell since what are your experiences should I not have had it?????
@Stumbler

@erika , there is no issue to your MS with the flu jab.

@ItsMewithMS

I'm in the US and got the flu shot on Oct 8 as they prefer you get it at least 2 weeks before the start of an Ocrevus infusion. I had a bit of a sore shoulder at the injection site that puffed up slightly but slowly went away. In contrast my husband (with UC, a different autoimmune issue) got it and had no issues. I understand it is better to be vaccinated and reduce the risk of getting the flu which could cause bigger issues. I put in "Plegridy" into google and it returns Mavenclad...In their site they say not to take Mavenclad if you ..."have had a recent vaccination or are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive live or live-attenuated vaccines within the 4 to 6 weeks preceding treatment with MAVENCLAD or receive these types of vaccines during your treatment with MAVENCLAD and unless directed by your healthcare provider." So- confirm you are receiving the "dead" variety of flu shot, as I believe they all are. I know not to get the convenient mist variety that is a live vaccine. I think this drug is one that you take only intermittently through the year? You could check with your Dr office but it is probably best to get the vaccine between your MS treatments and not immediately before or after one.