Flu Shot WOW
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Got mine already. Thanks
Got mine already. Thanks for the reminder though. I think everyone should get it. Hugs, Lili0 -
FLUmmontero38 said:Got mine already. Thanks
Got mine already. Thanks for the reminder though. I think everyone should get it. Hugs, Lili
I've never had a flu shot before. I guess I should look into it though. Thanks, Kit0 -
I got mine!
Not only did I get mine, I made my 17 year old son get his too. He has had one every year since he was 6. Why? Well, first of all, he has asthma. Flu could put him into the hospital and it would certainly sideline him from all activities for a month or more. His teammates on the track team would not be happy with that. But since I was diagnosed with cancer (he was 11 then), it has become equally important for him not to bring germs home that would sideline me. A flu shot for each of us is cheap job insurance. It keeps the bills paid. It prevents stress. It makes the holidays a bit brighter when we don't have to spend them going to the doctor or staying in bed with a fever. It protects my parents too who are both senior citizens. And yes, they get their flu shots. There are a few people that can't take the flu shot because of allergies. But if you have cancer, you don't need the flu. Get the shot! Also, if you have cancer, you have to go to the hospital or clinic for frequent checkups. All the folks you are around there just may have weak immune systems because of illness or chemo-related side effects. They need you to get your flu shot. If you haven't gotten yours yet, go get one. It is probably readily available at your oncologist's. I got mine this year for free at the pulmonologist's office. If you are going to the doctor's office in the next few weeks do it then, but you should really get it by the end of the month.0 -
Got mine. I was in the
Got mine. I was in the hospital for 1 week due to bronchitis (first they thought it was CHF then pneumonia) so they gave me a flu shot and pneumonia shot.
The good news, had an appt with my doctor and she said I don't have CHF, my heart is working fine.
Patty0 -
Sooooo glad to hear that youninjamom said:Got mine. I was in the
Got mine. I was in the hospital for 1 week due to bronchitis (first they thought it was CHF then pneumonia) so they gave me a flu shot and pneumonia shot.
The good news, had an appt with my doctor and she said I don't have CHF, my heart is working fine.
Patty
Sooooo glad to hear that you don't have CHF.
Jadie0 -
That was great news Patty.ninjamom said:Got mine. I was in the
Got mine. I was in the hospital for 1 week due to bronchitis (first they thought it was CHF then pneumonia) so they gave me a flu shot and pneumonia shot.
The good news, had an appt with my doctor and she said I don't have CHF, my heart is working fine.
Patty
That was great news Patty. We don't need any more complications on top of everything we're going through. Hugs, Lili0 -
Thump-Thump-Thump-Thump!!ninjamom said:Got mine. I was in the
Got mine. I was in the hospital for 1 week due to bronchitis (first they thought it was CHF then pneumonia) so they gave me a flu shot and pneumonia shot.
The good news, had an appt with my doctor and she said I don't have CHF, my heart is working fine.
Patty
You have one of the purest hearts we have come to know, Patty~ of coure you don't have CHF!!!!
Hugs,
Claudia0 -
So glad to hear it Patty! Ininjamom said:Got mine. I was in the
Got mine. I was in the hospital for 1 week due to bronchitis (first they thought it was CHF then pneumonia) so they gave me a flu shot and pneumonia shot.
The good news, had an appt with my doctor and she said I don't have CHF, my heart is working fine.
Patty
So glad to hear it Patty! I knew your heart was not only fine but gorgeous. Glad the docs. figured it out too. love, Joyce0 -
Thank you all for yourJoycelouise said:So glad to hear it Patty! I
So glad to hear it Patty! I knew your heart was not only fine but gorgeous. Glad the docs. figured it out too. love, Joyce
Thank you all for your support.
By the way Joyce, I'm scheduling the bandage dressing change for my PICC every Thursday at 5:00 p.m, so I will get to see you. Vicky said that would be fine and the Fridays that I get my infusion they will change the dressing then.
Patty0 -
I'm glad to hear that
I'm glad to hear that everyone have had their flu shot or will be getting one.
I went to the Dermatologist yesterday. I have a rash in my right hand, this is the side of my mastectomy. The doctor gave me two prescriptions and some samples of Cetaphil lotion and cleansing bar. Has anyone had this problem before? I 'm sorry to get off of talking about the flu shot.0 -
Wahooo! Party in the chemoninjamom said:Thank you all for your
Thank you all for your support.
By the way Joyce, I'm scheduling the bandage dressing change for my PICC every Thursday at 5:00 p.m, so I will get to see you. Vicky said that would be fine and the Fridays that I get my infusion they will change the dressing then.
Patty
Wahooo! Party in the chemo room on THursdays! Lets draw the line at the naked happy dance, but do everything else up to that point. See you at the goodie table! Can't wait to see your hair and smile. Just this last infusion I was thinking "what a drag these have become." Now I can't wait. Love, Joyce0 -
Flu Shot?dorothyt said:I'm glad to hear that
I'm glad to hear that everyone have had their flu shot or will be getting one.
I went to the Dermatologist yesterday. I have a rash in my right hand, this is the side of my mastectomy. The doctor gave me two prescriptions and some samples of Cetaphil lotion and cleansing bar. Has anyone had this problem before? I 'm sorry to get off of talking about the flu shot.
Are we meant to have one?0 -
Hi Julia: Yes, you shouldtasha_111 said:Flu Shot?
Are we meant to have one?
Hi Julia: Yes, you should get one. We tend to have compromised immune systems while going through chemo and immediately after. On top of everything else we have to worry about, it might be better not to have the flu. Hugs, Lili0 -
Lilimmontero38 said:Hi Julia: Yes, you should
Hi Julia: Yes, you should get one. We tend to have compromised immune systems while going through chemo and immediately after. On top of everything else we have to worry about, it might be better not to have the flu. Hugs, Lili
Great of my "Care" team not to mention that one. Anything else I need to know? I can't believe what I am learning from this site that SHOULD have been told to me before, during and after treatment. Thank goodness for this help-line (and all you helpful people out there) Thanks Julia0 -
Yes, I learn a lot from thistasha_111 said:Lili
Great of my "Care" team not to mention that one. Anything else I need to know? I can't believe what I am learning from this site that SHOULD have been told to me before, during and after treatment. Thank goodness for this help-line (and all you helpful people out there) Thanks Julia
Yes, I learn a lot from this site too. My husband recently suggested that I ask my doctor a question. I told him, what...I'd rather ask my friends here! Much broader perspective. Joyce0 -
Julia, depending on age andtasha_111 said:Lili
Great of my "Care" team not to mention that one. Anything else I need to know? I can't believe what I am learning from this site that SHOULD have been told to me before, during and after treatment. Thank goodness for this help-line (and all you helpful people out there) Thanks Julia
Julia, depending on age and health some people also need to get the pneumonia shot. That is given every 5 years especially if you have had pneumonia before. Also, if you are going through treatment now, stay away from crowded places. I went through this last year during the holidays and I would do my shopping early in the morning when the stores were less crowded. I managed to stay healthy all winter long. Hugs, Lili0 -
What a GREAT idea!!!mmontero38 said:Julia, depending on age and
Julia, depending on age and health some people also need to get the pneumonia shot. That is given every 5 years especially if you have had pneumonia before. Also, if you are going through treatment now, stay away from crowded places. I went through this last year during the holidays and I would do my shopping early in the morning when the stores were less crowded. I managed to stay healthy all winter long. Hugs, Lili
There are many stores open early and late, what a grand idea, Lili!
I will do this is season, although I start Christmas shopping the day after Christmas for the next year...lol...the bargains are glorious!
Hugs, Kathi0
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