Question 1

do u have to have a flu shot if someone in ur family is takin chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Please do!: You really should! no one will force you to have a flu shot, but you are protecting your family member. The goal of flu shots is "herd immunity"-- if almost everyone is vaccinated, very few can get the flu and transmit it to others. The flu can kill someone with a weak immune system if you pass it on to them even if you don't get very sick yourself!

Question 2

can you take a flu shot during chemotherapy treatment?

Accepted Answer

Flu shot during chem: We do suggest that our patients receive the flu shot, but to schedule the shot in between treatments, at a time when the white blood cell count is close to normal. The vaccine is made from an inactivated virus, so there is no risk of getting the flu from the shot. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce an immune response against the flu virus. Faulty immune system on immunity.

Question 3

what exactly makes up a flu shot vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Not live...: The flu vaccine does not have any live flu virus. Rather, it consists of killed virus or protein from the virus. Your immune system then reacts against the virus protein and makes antibodies so that if your body then is exposed to the actual virus, the antibodies needed to kill it are already there. This prevents you from getting sick from the virus since the antibodies kill it first!

Question 4

what flu vaccine should i use?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For an average healthy person, either injectable quadrivalent flu vaccine or inhaled quadrivalent flu vaccine would be reasonable choices. But if there is an egg allergy, any immune problems, or certain other complicating factors, that would impact which vaccine is used. This should be discussed between you and your doctor.

Question 5

is 17 to young for flu vaccine ?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccines : Influenza vaccines can be given from young ages.17 is nonprofit a problem.Check CDC.gov/vaccines for more information

Question 6

do i need a flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

"Everyone" needs it: Anyone 6 months of age or older should get a flu vaccination to help prevent catching influenza A or B. One can skip the vaccination if he is allergic to the various types of flu vaccines. People at higher risk for severe influenza symptoms include pregnant women, the elderly, the immunosuppressed, asthmatics, young children and babies, etc... High-risk persons should definitely get vaccinated.

Question 7

how does the flu vaccine work?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies: It is recognized as foreign by the human body and antibodies are made against it which later attack the flu virus itself if contracted and help the immune system fight back.

Question 8

how expensive is the flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Varies by Location: If you have insurance it is covered by most insurance without any copay and is available at most drug stores like CVS/WALGREN and others.Also available at your doctor' office
If you have no insurance it may cost you approx. 25 to 30 dollars in NJ.Price may vary in other states

Question 9

does seasonal flu vaccine safe ?

Accepted Answer

GET YOUR FLU SHOT: Influenza can make you very sick! ask your doctor for a quadrivalent vaccine and make sure it is preservative free. The other option is Flumist, it is a nasal spray and no needles!
So if your doctor recommends it I would get it:)

Question 10

does flu vaccine cause stff neck?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Stiff neck is not among the common reactions from flu vaccine.

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