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susie123 · 08-10-2012, 16:30

Well I have been doing research into flu jabs as I was offered one for the first time recently and had it last week along with a couple of travel jabs. No ill effects so far even though my immune system has been compromised as I have recently undergone a course of chemotherapy.

You could try reading these links but I will extract some of the information for you. BTW you mention money having something to do with it - what exactly do you mean?

Flu vaccination - NHS Choices
BBC News - Flu vaccine 'withheld for safety'

You are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine if you:

are 65 years of age or over (including those who will be 65 by March 31 2013)
are pregnant (including women who become pregnant during the flu season)
have a certain medical condition (see below)
are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility (not including prisons, young offender institutions or university halls of residence)
are in receipt of a carer's allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
are a healthcare worker with direct patient contact or a social care worker (see below)

The flu vaccine is offered free to anyone over the age of six months if they have any of the following medical conditions:

chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis
chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
chronic kidney disease
chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease
diabetes
problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed
a weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or as a result of having treatment that suppresses the immune system, such as chemotherapy

Frontline health and social care workers should protect themselves by having the flu vaccine to prevent the spread of flu to colleagues and other members of the community.

If you care for someone who is elderly or disabled, speak to your GP about getting vaccinated against seasonal flu. You should also ensure that the person you care for has the flu jab.

08-10-2012, 16:30	#13
susie123 Resting In Peace Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Morecambe Posts: 4,208 Liked: 416 times Rep Power: 36416	Re: vaccine shot Well I have been doing research into flu jabs as I was offered one for the first time recently and had it last week along with a couple of travel jabs. No ill effects so far even though my immune system has been compromised as I have recently undergone a course of chemotherapy. You could try reading these links but I will extract some of the information for you. BTW you mention money having something to do with it - what exactly do you mean? Flu vaccination - NHS Choices BBC News - Flu vaccine 'withheld for safety' You are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine if you: are 65 years of age or over (including those who will be 65 by March 31 2013) are pregnant (including women who become pregnant during the flu season) have a certain medical condition (see below) are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility (not including prisons, young offender institutions or university halls of residence) are in receipt of a carer's allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill are a healthcare worker with direct patient contact or a social care worker (see below) The flu vaccine is offered free to anyone over the age of six months if they have any of the following medical conditions: chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis chronic heart disease, such as heart failure chronic kidney disease chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease diabetes problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed a weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or as a result of having treatment that suppresses the immune system, such as chemotherapy Frontline health and social care workers should protect themselves by having the flu vaccine to prevent the spread of flu to colleagues and other members of the community. If you care for someone who is elderly or disabled, speak to your GP about getting vaccinated against seasonal flu. You should also ensure that the person you care for has the flu jab. __________________ Let sleeping polar bears lie...