Upcoming bilateral mastectomy....can I get a flu shot?

CatherineInAbq
CatherineInAbq Member Posts: 1
in Breast Cancer #1

2013-10-21

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  • kmenurse
    kmenurse Member Posts: 217
    #2
    I would ask the Surgeon

    I would ask the Surgeon before getting one.... It takes two weeks after the shot before it is built up in your amune system to protect you. If your surgery is soon he/she may have you wait until after. 

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