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Pneumonia jab while on steroids?

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linda17563
linda17563

My sister is having a Pneumonia jab and said if I was offered it would I have it while on steroids....I really don`t know the answer, but sure Eileen or others will...is it a "live" vaccine anyway?  Thanks.

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  • jean39702
    jean39702 linda17563

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    I had it while on steroids for PMR.  I was told there were no contraindications.  That was a year ago and I had no issues. And I had the flu jab at the same time.
  • audrey80537
    audrey80537 linda17563

    Posted

    I was told here in the US by doctor and pharmacist that it was OK to get the pneumonia  shot / jab 😃 but it just may not work as well.  I haven't gotten it.

    Audrey

  • Nefret
    Nefret linda17563

    Posted

    Yes, I had the pneumonia jab a couple of years ago and my yearly flu jab is coming up this Saturday.  Been having the flu jab for 20+ years and never had any problems with it (I hope I don't regret saying that).
  • FlipDover_Aust
    FlipDover_Aust linda17563

    Posted

    I have one every year (free at work) and would strongly recommend it. Given your immune system is weakened by the pred you might struggle more than normal if you came down with influenza while taking it.
  • maid_mariane
    maid_mariane linda17563

    Posted

    Somewhere in my research it said PMR patients should be vaccinated for pneumonia so I did asap.
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