Should i have my flu and covid jabs while i have a mild cold? Im on Abemaciclib, anaemic and bloods out of range and worried that as im not at my strongest I might struggle afterwards. Shoukd i wait until feeling better orcwill it nit make much difference
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Wait until you feel better.
I don’t have them at the same time. Potentially two achy sore arms plus, if you were to have a reaction to either you won’t know which vaccination caused it.
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It’s not usually advisable to have vaccinations when you’re already unwell . I had a hepatitis B booster ( I had this because I’m a Nurse ) when I was coming down with a cold - after taking my temperature and finding that it was normal they decided to give it to me but I had an awful reaction .If you’ve made the appointments already contact them and ask for advice and alternative dates xx
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I had booked them separately, but im still coughing. I think I’ll rearange them. I know the advice is that its ok if its a mild cold, but Abemaciclib is already knocking my immune system to bits so seems silly to go ahead
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Hello luckyduck1
Thank you for posting.
It is important to get both the flu and covid vaccines to protect you over the coming months. However, as you are having the targeted treatment abemaciclib, and you are anaemic with out of range bloods, we would suggest you speak to your breast care nurse or doctors. As @Joanne says, the side effects of the vaccinations can sometimes make mild illnesses such as a cold feel worse, and your treatment team can advise you on the best time for you to have the vaccinations.
Although it is safe to have the flu and covid vaccinations at the same time as @mrsjelly says, some people find the side effects of both of these difficult to cope with, and prefer to have them separately.
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