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Flu vaccine

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Limerick Ireland

I am on methatraxate injections I am due to have the flu vaccine tomorrow but worried they will interfere with each other. Anyone gotten the vaccine while on injection

October 6, 2019
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Members overwhelmingly reassured someone worried about getting a flu vaccine while on methotrexate injections, with many sharing they have... Read more

Members overwhelmingly reassured someone worried about getting a flu vaccine while on methotrexate injections, with many sharing they have safely received the flu shot for years without stopping their medication or experiencing problems. Several members clarified that the flu vaccine is safe because it contains no live ingredients, though a few noted that some doctors recommend pausing methotrexate for two weeks while others do not, making it important to confirm with your own healthcare provider. A recurring theme was confidence in continuing treatment as prescribed, with members reporting decades of combined experience safely combining methotrexate and flu vaccines.

A myRAteam Member

I got my flu shot ,doc said it was ok to get .

October 27, 2019
A myRAteam Member

It's ok to get the shot, matter of fact it helps you to not get a severe case of the flu.

October 6, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I got it as well and I'm fine.

October 28, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I am currently on the same injections and flu shots are fine as they don't have any live ingredients.

October 12, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I also had flu shot. Am on methotrexate no problems. Been doing this for the 10 years of RA

October 8, 2019

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