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StephN · 10-13-2005, 12:46 PM

Right, Sheila, that is just what my med onc said. That even though the vaccine does not cover ALL the flu viruses out there, it covers the newly mutated ones that would be new to our bodies and give us the most trouble.

With low counts, we have to do all we can to prevent getting colds and flu, as this can cause us to skip our treatments and the treatments are measured out to be taken at certain intervals for maximum effectiveness. (So I was told.)

My clinic did not have their supply as of last week, but my nurse case manager will call when they have it. Even though my counts are back to normal my doc still would like me to get the shot. They never really bother me either.

P.S. I am NOT even thinking about the bird flu - that is just scary! We will all become hermits if we let that get to us.

10-13-2005, 12:46 PM	#7
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	Better not to get the flu Right, Sheila, that is just what my med onc said. That even though the vaccine does not cover ALL the flu viruses out there, it covers the newly mutated ones that would be new to our bodies and give us the most trouble. With low counts, we have to do all we can to prevent getting colds and flu, as this can cause us to skip our treatments and the treatments are measured out to be taken at certain intervals for maximum effectiveness. (So I was told.) My clinic did not have their supply as of last week, but my nurse case manager will call when they have it. Even though my counts are back to normal my doc still would like me to get the shot. They never really bother me either. P.S. I am NOT even thinking about the bird flu - that is just scary! We will all become hermits if we let that get to us. Last edited by StephN; 10-13-2005 at 12:48 PM..