Thread: Flu Shots
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Old Fri Aug 14, 2009, 04:20 PM
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Question Flu Shots

Hi,

The AA and MDS International Foundation is mixed on whether immune supressed people should get flu shots. I am pretty scared of the upcoming flu season because H1N1 is already pretty rampant in our area. What are your doctors recommending with regards to getting the flu shot and H1N1 (when it becomes available)? My hemotologist says to get it, but last year was the first time I didn't get a flu shot and also the first year that I didn't get the flu.

Thoughts?
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55 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. small trisomy 6 clone, low-dose cyclosporine dependent
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