Prednisone and flu shots

nh_user_987905 · October 18, 2018, 8:24pm

Hi, I’ve been on 80mg of Prednisone every other day for 2 1/2 months now and I have at least one more script to go and I was just wondering if I should get a flu shot or not? I read that a long term user shouldn’t but I don’t know if I’m considered long term or not.

anon87974465 · October 19, 2018, 8:48am

i would say to get the flue jab Ive been on steriods for over 2 years and always have flue jab its a precausion which could help keep you well

nh_user_987905 · October 19, 2018, 2:21pm

Thank you, that makes me feel better.

nh_user_970923 · October 19, 2018, 3:27pm

Hi, I have been on Prednisone for several years and always get the flu shot as per my doctor’s recommendation. I would not take a vaccine with live ingredients..

nh_user_987905 · October 19, 2018, 4:26pm

Thank you, I think I will get one.

nh_user_436076 · October 21, 2018, 7:16pm

Hi Dorothy

How many years have you been on Prednisone and how many mg do you take each day. I have been on Prednisone for over two years now for Chronic Urticaria. hoping to get off in the future. It has been a blessing but know its not good to be on it long term. WHEN I try to go off…the urticaria comes back. i will ask about the flu shot.

nh_user_987905 · October 22, 2018, 2:22am

I just saw my doctor the other day and he told me to go ahead and get a flu shot. But thank you for offering to ask your doctor.