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Holiday Vaccinations

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andrea93419
andrea93419

has anyone been denied holiday vaccines for far   off places because they are taking pred???

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  • EileenH
    EileenH andrea93419

    Posted

    It all depends on the vaccination. If it is done with a dead vaccine it is fine. If it is done with a live vaccine it is not a good idea to have them when taking pred. There are 2 problems: one is you may develop the illness from a live vaccine because your immune system doesn't fight the infection. The pred suppresses your immune system - so that also means you may not develop the antibodies to protect you even with the dead vaccines.

    Live vaccines are listed here:

    https://patient.info/doctor/vaccines-and-immunological-products

    • andrea93419
      andrea93419 EileenH

      Posted

      Than you Eileen,,, that's good to know it's something that my GP would advise me on!
    • EileenH
      EileenH andrea93419

      Posted

      Still do your own homework - I wouldn't necessarily believe the assurances of some GPs. Make sure it isn't live vaccine and if necessary call the Institute of Tropical Medicine to ask them.
  • jessica58211
    jessica58211 andrea93419

    Posted

    I am supposed to travel in July and not sure but planning to askmy Dr on my next visit.
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