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Should Vaccines (COVID, Flu. RSV) Be Timed For When You Are On A Therapy Break, Like During Your Seven Days Off Of Pomalyst?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dryden, MI
September 16, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just watched a webinar. The doctor said we shouldn't get our vaccines the week we get Darzalex. He said Revlimid timing didn't matter. So my guess is Pomalyst would be the same. But I'm going to try to get them on my week off Pomalyst and the week before Darzalex.

September 16, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Exactly. I was told to spread out so that if there are any negative side effects I will be able to tell which one.

September 16, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I chose to get my flu shot and B12 on my break cycle. Was told I could get flu and Covid shots together but Covid shot wasn’t available yet. So yes I’m spreading my vaccines as to when I get my RSV shot too to monitor symptoms.

September 16, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, myeloma and myeloma treatments reduce the risk of vaccines. But the IMF and MMRF Foundation still says we need to keep up with our vaccines. 💕

September 16, 2023
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Could the myeloma therapy drugs reduce the effectiveness of the vaccines?

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