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CML, Glivec, flu vaccine, and anti viral medicine

Dear All,

Winter is near us in the southern hemisphere and I have to make a decision about whether to get a flu shot or not. In a week or so I will ask my hematologist but I am interested on what advice has been given to the people in this forum. I would also like to know if anybody has experience with CML and antiviral medicine. Thanks in advance.

Cheers,

Fernando

my son (aged 11) was advised to have the flu jab when he was diagnosed 18 months ago. I have not noticed any problems with him taking it.

Hi fernando,ive had the flu jab every year since i was dx,never had any problems,
take care,kath

I had the flu jab and pneumonia jab about 3 mos ago. My arm ached like hell for 2 days the pneumonia side but nothing from the flu jab. I am so glad I had them both. I was dx last May.
Regards,
Donna

Thanks everybody for the advice. I will take it as soon as I get the green light from my hematologist.
Cheers,
Fernando

I had a flu jab this year (I take dasatinib, if that matters) and besides a sore arm for a few hours, no problems whatsoever.