NRAS Logo
Logged in as: pedro-pmc Search | Moderate | Active Topics | My Profile | Members | Logout

2 Pages <12
New Topic Post Reply
Flu Jab Options
Previous Topic · Next Topic
suzanne_p
#21 Posted : Thursday, October 24, 2013 7:30:15 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 8/25/2010
Posts: 1,289
Location: Buckinghamshire
another i don't believe this here!!

Louisa it was one of the first things i was told to have after diagnosis by both Consultant and GP,

i would be telling the Practice Manager that you are now at more risk ( if necessary get onto NRAS Helpine ) who have probably got some literature on this issue, don't be fobbed off it's getting deeper into Autumn now.

Suzanne
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
Kathleen_C
#22 Posted : Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:22:29 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 12/3/2009
Posts: 1,689
Location: Durham
You are immuno-suppressed, and therefore at more risk of flu - your GP practice is not giving you due care. Talk to your rheumy/specialist nurse/NRAS helpline.

Kathleen xx
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
misty
#23 Posted : Friday, October 25, 2013 8:15:27 AM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Registered

Joined: 12/3/2009
Posts: 74
Hi Paula,
Sorry for delay in reply, work has been busy. Hubby has flu jab in own right as he has heart disease and asthma, however before was told that he should have it due to my suppressed immune system through the drugs. However it seems that their has been a lot of mixed messages this year about who fits the criteria.
Candy
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
Paula-C
#24 Posted : Saturday, October 26, 2013 6:11:37 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 12/3/2009
Posts: 838
Location: Nottinghamshire
Thank you for replying Misty.

I'm away next week but when I get back I will phone my GP's surgery to find out. Husband several years ago had pneumonia really bad, ended up in hospital so it might be a good idea for him to have it anyway. Will post what the outcome is.

For all of you who are having problems getting your flu jab I have done some googling and found the following from NHS Choice website.

Everyone with a long-term condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, is encouraged to get a yearly flu jab each autumn to protect against flu. They are also recommended to get a pneumoccocal vaccination. This is a one-off injection that protects against a serious chest infection called pneumococcal pneumonia.

This is the link to the site, scroll down to the Keeping Well section.

http://www.nhs.uk/Condit.../Pages/Living-with.aspx

Paula
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
Mairead-H
#25 Posted : Sunday, October 27, 2013 12:00:35 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 5/26/2010
Posts: 128
Location: Birmingham
My husband gets a free flu jab every year in his role as my carer - he even gets a reminder letter. I get my free flu jab every year without question. I also had my pneumovax within weeks of being diagnosed.
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
Users browsing this topic
2 Pages <12
New Topic Post Reply
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

SoClean Theme By Jaben Cargman (Tiny Gecko)
Powered by YAF 1.9.3 | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.099 seconds.