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Yes, that time is here again!

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linda17563
linda17563

I know in past years there have been questions about flu jabs etc.  

​This time I have been offered flu and pneumonia...(which I had last December) my question is the doctor`s are willing to give both at same time....but I am very sensitive to any medication etc....and wondered does anyone else have these done separately and any affects from pneumonia jab?  I am ok with flu jab....

Thank you for any replies.......

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  • pauline36422
    pauline36422 linda17563

    Posted

    hi linda  i cannot see why  it cannot be done different times.   but after saying that  the doc would  want to do it together  if it was not safe,   i have my flu jab every year at our local chemist,    but i thought  the pneumonia.

    jab  was only once   for life,    can you put me  right on that please    x

     

    • linda17563
      linda17563 pauline36422

      Posted

      Sorry everyone I haven`t explained properly,rolleyes....I had pneumonia last year, and yes, it a once only jab....but having side effects from so many things....just wondered if it was more advisable to have them separately.....being silly I suppose by wondering if I would be overloading myself!!
    • EileenH
      EileenH pauline36422

      Posted

      As far as I know, the original pneumonia jab was to be repeated after 5 years, the newer one is one for life. Either way, if you had one last year, you won't need one this year. 

  • gillian_25383
    gillian_25383 linda17563

    Posted

    Hi Linda,I had both the flu and pneumonia jabs last year at the same time one in each arm.I thought the pneumonia was a one time only jab;I am only expecting the flu jab this time
  • Anhaga
    Anhaga linda17563

    Posted

    I was told pneumonia only needs to be done once, it isn't an annual thing.  I had it last year, don't usually bother with flu shot.

  • Michdonn
    Michdonn linda17563

    Posted

    linda17563, had both same time last year, while on Pred, no adverse effects. Good luck, think positive and keep smiling. 🙂

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