Flu jab

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Hi everyone,

First time posting on here - probably getting a bit far along for the ‘newly diagnosed’ group now!
I can see on the NHS website that it’s recommended people with MS get the flu jab. My nurse never said anything to me about it but my GPs have got me on their list after I contacted them to check (a bit of a wait as stocks are low apparently).

I’m just a bit nervous about it and looking for some reassurance/guidance. The thought of putting anything else into my body at the moment scares me as I’ve just started on tecfidera. I also never get colds, only had one in the last 8 years! My husband lies in bed ill next to me and I just never seem to catch them. However the one cold I did have coincided with the start of a relapse so I can understand why the flu jab is offered, I’m just worried about it especially after just reading the post related to the possible Covid vaccine.

Interested to hear how other people have responded to the flu jab.

Thanks in advance,

Charlotte x

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I’ve had the flu jab for the last 5 years and had no side effects whatsoever. I was diagnosed with PPMS three years ago at the age of 66 and haven’t noticed any difference in the flu jab. Both my consultant and my GP strongly recommended I should have it.

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Charlotte

I have it every year and been on tectidera for 6 years

Good idea

Bertie

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Hi Charlotte, I’ve had flu jab since 2018, up to and including this year. Been on Tec 23 months, no issues at all.

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Hi I also have been having the flu job for a number of years. I had it on Thursday…it`s a bit sore but not bad.

Boudsx

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Thank you all so much - that was the reassurance I needed! So helpful on here as always xxx

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I feel that virus infection has triggered a relapse in the past and at the least exacerbates symptoms, putting back recovery.

I have had the flu jab with no problems and will line up for my COVID jabs for the same reason (unless my MS Nurse/ Consultant advise against it).

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