Flu Jabs

wibberley
wibberley Member Posts: 421
edited 20. Nov 2009, 12:36 in Living with Arthritis archive
Rheummy has decided to start me on mtx tablets aspc (oh joy!).

Should I get the flu/swine flu jabs before I start the tablets or is it best to wait until my body has adjusted to the mtx? I've 3 kids and there always seems to be some friend or other with suspected swine flu!

I meant to ask him last night but forgot!

Lois

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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lois,

    Good news - Yeh !

    I suggest you phone your GP's surgery or Rheumy Nurse and see what they say.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • wibberley
    wibberley Member Posts: 421
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hiya Legs,

    A few weeks ago I'd have said 'no way' to mtx but now I just want to lead a normal life so......bring on the mtx!

    I shall call the surgery on Monday - didn't even think of that!

    Thanks,

    Lois x
  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It doesn't really matter: both are 'dead' vaccines so you can't catch anything from them.

    Ring the surgery just to be sure though.
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    go for it it will protect you and it is safe. had mine last wk and no after effects good luck joanne
    Joanne

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