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Has Anyone Had A Flu Shot And How Did It Affect You

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jacksonville, FL
October 19
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had no negative reaction. My doctor insisted that I get the shot. I am currently in remission. I had no reaction to the flu shot now or last year when I was in the height of my treatments

October 23
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Many people with myeloma have received flu shots. Common side effects include:

- Itching or swelling at the injection site
- Mild flu-like symptoms for a day or two, such as:
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Fever
- Skin rash

For more details, you can visit the following resources
- [Flu Shot and Immunizations – Show Full Answer

Many people with myeloma have received flu shots. Common side effects include:

- Itching or swelling at the injection site
- Mild flu-like symptoms for a day or two, such as:
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Fever
- Skin rash

For more details, you can visit the following resources:
- [Flu Shot and Immunizations – Leukemia & Lymphoma Society](https://www.lls.org/treatment/flu-shots-and-immun...)
- [Myeloma, the Flu and You – Weill Cornell Medicine Myeloma Center](https://www.myelomacenter.org/myeloma-flu-and-you)
- [Should People With Cancer Get a Flu Shot? – American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and...)
- [Vaccination During Cancer Treatment – American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and...)

Remember, it's important to discuss with your doctor before getting vaccinated.

October 19
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Gail! Welcome to the club 😉😁

October 20
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

We had our flu and Covid shots last Wednesday. My husband had a low fever, headache and sore arm. The sore arm continued for a couple of days. The fever and headache were for a few hours.

October 20
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Gail,
My dad had it in September and he was fine, thank goodness. To be honest I was worried but he had no issues. I waited though while he was on his days off lenalidomide to have it done.

October 20

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