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Melissa,
Try not to let one CBC get to you. I know it's difficult not to. Been there way too often ourselves. Now if it continues to decline, or if he feels off, it's possible but can be difficult to know for sure. But it's hard not to suspect it may have had some impact. Did your doctor have any insights?
Keep an eye out for any fevers, UTI's or general body aches which can indicate an infection. The flu shot may have just taxed his immune system enough to allow something that's been kept in check to take hold.
As a precaution, I would probably take his temp every 4 hours, watch for chills w/o a fever, nausea and avoid any meds like tylenol that are used to bring fevers down. Also, be sure to hydrate with fluids that have electrolytes to prevent dehydration.
If you are worried, it's not a bad idea to call your hematologist.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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