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Members reassured someone nervous about getting their first flu shot while on a biologic, with the overwhelming consensus being that it's both... Read more

Members reassured someone nervous about getting their first flu shot while on a biologic, with the overwhelming consensus being that it's both safe and necessary, as long as it's the injectable form and not the live nasal spray. Several members shared that they've received annual flu shots for years while on biologics like Remicade and Enbrel without serious problems, though a few experienced mild side effects like feeling run-down, developing a low fever, or dealing with cold symptoms that may have been coincidental. A recurring theme was the importance of protecting yourself from the flu when immunosuppressed, with one member emphasizing that even with the shot, catching the flu led to pneumonia and a long recovery.