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Flu Vaccine - Yes or No?

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Shreddie
Shreddie

Hi,

I was diagnosed with ME/CFS in 2007.  I have just received my invitation to get the annual flu jab by my GP.  Each year I get this as my immunity is suppressed and I also have diabetes, type 2, sarcoidosis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, high blood pressure, IBS, depression etc. etc. - basically I am not a well person.  There are some who believe that this vaccine does us ME/CFS sufferers more harm than good.  I do know that if I catch a cold I am floored for weeks as I relapse badly.  Has anyone an opinion or some information on the use of this vaccine for ME/CFS sufferers?

 

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    Shreddie

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    I think after reading all these posts and doing a bit of research that I will not be having the flu vaccination.  Given that I have not been particularly well this year and have had a lot of down time, I think the risk of the vaccine probably outweighs the risk of the virus.

     

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