Flu vaccine?

[PedsNP2007]

Hi,

I definitely concur with the recent posts regarding Flumist.. A BIG NO-NO for anyone who is around an immunosuppressed person. We, as health providers, can not receive it as we work with a variety of sick ICU patients, including a lot of immunosuppressed (post-bone marrow, post solid organ transplant). I have seen an immunosuppressed patient have influenza. NOT a pretty picture -- just complicates things a heck of a lot more. And trust me, the antivirals that we give to these patients have nasty side effects too.

So, in short, have Anna's roommate "suck it up" and get the flu shot. I am surprised the dr said it was ok... Especially when there are big warnings regarding that. I would never chance it. The pain of a shot is nothing compared to dealing with a raging influenza in a compromised host.

Good luck! I hope her roommate hasn't received it yet.. if so, I have no idea how long of a "stay away" time her roommate would have to do in order to not transmit the live virus.

Jenn
30 yo cf, peds NP in the picu (my sore arm from the shot is all gone!)

 

[PedsNP2007]

Hi,

I definitely concur with the recent posts regarding Flumist.. A BIG NO-NO for anyone who is around an immunosuppressed person. We, as health providers, can not receive it as we work with a variety of sick ICU patients, including a lot of immunosuppressed (post-bone marrow, post solid organ transplant). I have seen an immunosuppressed patient have influenza. NOT a pretty picture -- just complicates things a heck of a lot more. And trust me, the antivirals that we give to these patients have nasty side effects too.

So, in short, have Anna's roommate "suck it up" and get the flu shot. I am surprised the dr said it was ok... Especially when there are big warnings regarding that. I would never chance it. The pain of a shot is nothing compared to dealing with a raging influenza in a compromised host.

Good luck! I hope her roommate hasn't received it yet.. if so, I have no idea how long of a "stay away" time her roommate would have to do in order to not transmit the live virus.

Jenn
30 yo cf, peds NP in the picu (my sore arm from the shot is all gone!)

 

[PedsNP2007]

Hi,

I definitely concur with the recent posts regarding Flumist.. A BIG NO-NO for anyone who is around an immunosuppressed person. We, as health providers, can not receive it as we work with a variety of sick ICU patients, including a lot of immunosuppressed (post-bone marrow, post solid organ transplant). I have seen an immunosuppressed patient have influenza. NOT a pretty picture -- just complicates things a heck of a lot more. And trust me, the antivirals that we give to these patients have nasty side effects too.

So, in short, have Anna's roommate "suck it up" and get the flu shot. I am surprised the dr said it was ok... Especially when there are big warnings regarding that. I would never chance it. The pain of a shot is nothing compared to dealing with a raging influenza in a compromised host.

Good luck! I hope her roommate hasn't received it yet.. if so, I have no idea how long of a "stay away" time her roommate would have to do in order to not transmit the live virus.

Jenn
30 yo cf, peds NP in the picu (my sore arm from the shot is all gone!)

 

[PedsNP2007]

Hi,

I definitely concur with the recent posts regarding Flumist.. A BIG NO-NO for anyone who is around an immunosuppressed person. We, as health providers, can not receive it as we work with a variety of sick ICU patients, including a lot of immunosuppressed (post-bone marrow, post solid organ transplant). I have seen an immunosuppressed patient have influenza. NOT a pretty picture -- just complicates things a heck of a lot more. And trust me, the antivirals that we give to these patients have nasty side effects too.

So, in short, have Anna's roommate "suck it up" and get the flu shot. I am surprised the dr said it was ok... Especially when there are big warnings regarding that. I would never chance it. The pain of a shot is nothing compared to dealing with a raging influenza in a compromised host.

Good luck! I hope her roommate hasn't received it yet.. if so, I have no idea how long of a "stay away" time her roommate would have to do in order to not transmit the live virus.

Jenn
30 yo cf, peds NP in the picu (my sore arm from the shot is all gone!)

 

[PedsNP2007]

Hi,
<br />
<br />I definitely concur with the recent posts regarding Flumist.. A BIG NO-NO for anyone who is around an immunosuppressed person. We, as health providers, can not receive it as we work with a variety of sick ICU patients, including a lot of immunosuppressed (post-bone marrow, post solid organ transplant). I have seen an immunosuppressed patient have influenza. NOT a pretty picture -- just complicates things a heck of a lot more. And trust me, the antivirals that we give to these patients have nasty side effects too.
<br />
<br />So, in short, have Anna's roommate "suck it up" and get the flu shot. I am surprised the dr said it was ok... Especially when there are big warnings regarding that. I would never chance it. The pain of a shot is nothing compared to dealing with a raging influenza in a compromised host.
<br />
<br />Good luck! I hope her roommate hasn't received it yet.. if so, I have no idea how long of a "stay away" time her roommate would have to do in order to not transmit the live virus.
<br />
<br />Jenn
<br />30 yo cf, peds NP in the picu (my sore arm from the shot is all gone!)

 

[tammykrumrey]

Yes, my girls always get the flu shot. One year Kayla didn't (two years ago) b/c she had a fever when we went to the dr and then when we tried to go back they were out. That was when there was a big shortage on them. And I was a nervous wreck all flu season!

I always get one also, but my hubby never does. I stressed to him the importance of it again this year. But, nope!

 

[tammykrumrey]

Yes, my girls always get the flu shot. One year Kayla didn't (two years ago) b/c she had a fever when we went to the dr and then when we tried to go back they were out. That was when there was a big shortage on them. And I was a nervous wreck all flu season!

I always get one also, but my hubby never does. I stressed to him the importance of it again this year. But, nope!

 

[tammykrumrey]

Yes, my girls always get the flu shot. One year Kayla didn't (two years ago) b/c she had a fever when we went to the dr and then when we tried to go back they were out. That was when there was a big shortage on them. And I was a nervous wreck all flu season!

I always get one also, but my hubby never does. I stressed to him the importance of it again this year. But, nope!

 

[tammykrumrey]

Yes, my girls always get the flu shot. One year Kayla didn't (two years ago) b/c she had a fever when we went to the dr and then when we tried to go back they were out. That was when there was a big shortage on them. And I was a nervous wreck all flu season!

I always get one also, but my hubby never does. I stressed to him the importance of it again this year. But, nope!

 

[tammykrumrey]

Yes, my girls always get the flu shot. One year Kayla didn't (two years ago) b/c she had a fever when we went to the dr and then when we tried to go back they were out. That was when there was a big shortage on them. And I was a nervous wreck all flu season!
<br />
<br />I always get one also, but my hubby never does. I stressed to him the importance of it again this year. But, nope!

 

[Landy]

I get the flu vaccine & have for years, however, my husband or daughter do not.

 

[Landy]

I get the flu vaccine & have for years, however, my husband or daughter do not.

 

[Landy]

I get the flu vaccine & have for years, however, my husband or daughter do not.

 

[Landy]

I get the flu vaccine & have for years, however, my husband or daughter do not.

 

[Landy]

I get the flu vaccine & have for years, however, my husband or daughter do not.

 

[Dea]

I am 35 and I get the flu shot every year and have as long as I possibly can remember. I used to get my daughter the shot when she was younger, however, I have not in the last few years. I guess I really should....she's 10 and around others all day. My husband has never received one that I can remember, but he has to be one of the healthiest people I have EVER met....lucky I guess!

Dea

 

[Dea]

I am 35 and I get the flu shot every year and have as long as I possibly can remember. I used to get my daughter the shot when she was younger, however, I have not in the last few years. I guess I really should....she's 10 and around others all day. My husband has never received one that I can remember, but he has to be one of the healthiest people I have EVER met....lucky I guess!

Dea

 

[Dea]

I am 35 and I get the flu shot every year and have as long as I possibly can remember. I used to get my daughter the shot when she was younger, however, I have not in the last few years. I guess I really should....she's 10 and around others all day. My husband has never received one that I can remember, but he has to be one of the healthiest people I have EVER met....lucky I guess!

Dea

 

[Dea]

I am 35 and I get the flu shot every year and have as long as I possibly can remember. I used to get my daughter the shot when she was younger, however, I have not in the last few years. I guess I really should....she's 10 and around others all day. My husband has never received one that I can remember, but he has to be one of the healthiest people I have EVER met....lucky I guess!

Dea

 

[Dea]

I am 35 and I get the flu shot every year and have as long as I possibly can remember. I used to get my daughter the shot when she was younger, however, I have not in the last few years. I guess I really should....she's 10 and around others all day. My husband has never received one that I can remember, but he has to be one of the healthiest people I have EVER met....lucky I guess!
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<br />Dea