I get one every year. Just feel a little funny dropping my pants in the drug store. Peace

Good post. I have been wondering if I should get a flu shot. I am anemic right now so I would hate to get sick. I am going to ask my Hep C dr next time I see him.

I got mine in October for the 18th year in a row. Never had the flu since and never had a problem. That's also the recommendation for healthcare workers as we deal with sick ppl and in case of a pandemic. I also am immunocompromised with HIV and that is the recommendation for that too. Hospitals offer free flu shots and hep a and hep b vaccinations for free to their employees. Had that all ages ago without a problem.

As for tainted supplies, we can all get tainted meat, pickles, cheese, spinach, Tylenol, water, air, etc. Do what you feel comfortable with. Most don't have any big problems that meet the screening criteria.

Thanks for all the replies. The nurse just called me back and said it was ok to get the shot, but not the nasal vaccine with the live virus in it.

This site seems to recommend getting the vaccine while on treatment: http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/flu_shot.pdf

I've never had a flu shot in my life. I've always been skeptical of them and felt that generally healthy people don't need them. Problem is, I'm not very healthy now!

I'm having a really hard time right now with depression, plus I'm getting blurry vision at night. I have an appointment next week with the eye doc to check that. My doctor didn't seemed to be that concerned, but it's not his eyes.

So... all in all, I'm reluctant to add another unknown into the mix. I think I will pass for now.

Bob

there are eye exercises you can do. i at times roll my eyes one direction, then the other, few minutes of it and i feel better.

total elimination of refined sugar from the diet is tremendous this means no soda, no juice no candy fructose corn syrup etc. check labels

Many get blurry vision during tx. Had it yesterday again trying to work on computer. It generally resolves. Friend here told me to "Keep my blurry eyes on the SVR prize." Laughed at that. I think that's like symptom #19 for me.

What about gummy berry life savers? Those have to be good for me.

I was going to get one today but I had a bad day and didnt want to get one not feeling good, but I'm definitely getting one. I did ask my Hep Doc and he said yes. I've gotten them the last few years and have not got the flu so I think it helps me. I don't want the flu on top of this crappy virus.
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I received my first flu shot on my last week of tx, and for three years have continued getting them. I have not had the flu and don't ever want to feel flu like symptoms EVER AGAIN!

Bob, sorry you are feeling blah. It sucks but tx will not last forever. THe end results are so worth it, IMO.
HUGS!!!

Yes they are when it's successful. Otw well ya know . . .

Had a flu shot.

The VA decided I needed one, so I got one. No problems.

I was advised by my doctor not to take the flu shot. When asked if he took it, he said no. I've heard that lots of doctors refuse to take it. Try asking your doctor if he does and follow suit.

My Dr. Had me get flu shot while on tx. And also recommended family members get it also, cause my white blood cells were low .