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    • September 26, 2019 at 9:59 pm
    Dympsd
    Participant
      So my husband was immediately given the flu shot when he was in a bad spot just diagnosed and pre immunotherapy treatment which I thought was great. So it’s that time of year again and the melanoma FB page are debating whether you should or shouldn’t get flu shot.
      My question is therefore is the flu shot not recommended for some treatments? Or is that more about location of tumors? Any science about it?
      Thank you
      Dymps
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        • September 26, 2019 at 10:54 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant
          Hey Dymps,

          I posted the science (in which Melanoma Big Dogs RECOMMEND melanoma peeps DO get the flu shot) and a lot of others weighed in on this subject earlier this month. Here’s the link to that thread:

          https://melanoma.org/legacy/find-support/patient-community/mpip-melanoma-patients-information-page/flu-shot-and-opdivo

          Hope that helps. Celeste

            • September 27, 2019 at 7:12 pm
            Dympsd
            Participant
              Thanks so much. Knew you would have the science .
            • September 27, 2019 at 12:02 pm
            marta010
            Participant
              My husband has been treating since 2012 and faithfully gets the flu shot every year. Also gets the pneumococcal vaccine every two years even though he is not yet 65.
              • September 27, 2019 at 12:24 pm
              Hukill
              Participant
                My Dr. recommended I not get the flu shot so for the last 3 years I have not. My wife has gotten her shot but has still got the flu each year. Sleeping in the same bed with her, her Dr. swore I would get the flu also but I never did. Actually since treatment started I have not been sick for anything in the last 3 years. My immune system must be working great.
                  • September 27, 2019 at 7:14 pm
                  Dympsd
                  Participant
                    Did your Dr tell you why?
                    • September 27, 2019 at 8:20 pm
                    Hukill
                    Participant
                      He mentioned he was worried there could be an immune response.
                    • September 27, 2019 at 2:11 pm
                    JudiAU
                    Participant
                      I confirmed yesterday when I was in for an infusion that they wanted to me to get the flu shot. Shot only. No nasal mist.
                      • September 28, 2019 at 6:26 pm
                      STL Mike
                      Participant
                        I remember when the 1st flu shots came out. I was in the military and we had no choice but to get one. I got sick as a dog. I have not had a flu shot or the flu since then.

                        I did get pneumococcal vaccine last year since I have had pneumonia before.

                        From what I understand, the vaccines are pretty much a dice roll as to whether they will be for the strain of flu that shows up.
                        This is just my experience and opinion. Your mileage may vary.

                        • September 29, 2019 at 8:51 am
                        Scooby123
                        Participant
                          Hi Dympsd, I have mine every year and have it week before my treatment date. Had no issue and no flu either.
                          Scooby
                          • September 29, 2019 at 5:47 pm
                          MelanomaMike
                          Participant
                            Hi Dymps, my onco was cool with me gettin yearly glu shots while on Pembro, Ipi & Nivo. Thetes another shot out there for another seasonal illness and the name escapes me but, my onco wrote in my file DO NOT GIVE blah blah blah to patient…wish i remembered name…
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