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Flu vaccine

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anne28129
anne28129

I have been advised to have the flu vaccine! Is this good advise? I’m currently on 7mg of prednisone 

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  • EileenH
    EileenH anne28129

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    I always have my flu shot. The only time my husband didn't he caught it and then developed pneumonia!

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy anne28129

      Posted

      In U.K. if you are over 65 they are offering a shot that covers more varieties of the flu according to the news yesterday.
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