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Do you need to do anything when getting the flu shot. Am on enbrel and methotrexate

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Chanute, KS
October 8
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It is my understanding that the Enbrel can be taken as usual, but the methotrexate should be held 1 to 2 weeks after the injection to allow the immune system to respond to the flu shot. Of course you should check with your rheumatologist to see what they recommend.

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