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Re: Searching for anybody that has connected their WG to vaccines.
@Masha,
I didn't want to write back to you on Ben's thread because it's about another issue. So I write here.
I copy what you wrote there:
"Alysia, You gave me food for thought. No change in medicine or activities. Then I had my AHA moment. I got a pneumonia shot. The pharmacist said that I may possibly have a reaction since I get the Rituxan infusions. I think that set it off. Doctor said I should have pneumonia and flu shot. The flu shot will be available at the end of August and I am scheduled for infusion in mid September. Hope it doesn’t start another flare, but the risk of getting the flu is dangerous for me. Thanks for helping me think about it."
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Please check the above thread. Lots of info.
As far as I understand, flu shot might be useless because rtx will "delete" the "memory" of it. It can also cause a reaction.
Will you please consult with your dr. about it ?
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Re: Searching for anybody that has connected their WG to vaccines.
Thanks, Alysia, I did see it. From what I understand you need to wait 6 months after Rituxan infusion for dead vaccine, or the Rituxan will wip out the vaccine. My conundrum is that I will be q5 1/2 months and will have2 weeks before starting next infusion. I have read a lot on this topic. Mayo and Johns Hopkins suggest having it. So do my doctors. Difficult call but I am going with the advice of the professionals.
Thanks, Masha
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