Tysabri and the flu shot.

TWG · Post by **TWG** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:56 am

At my last infusion they asked if I wanted the annual flu shot. A different nurse said that I should not because tysabri would cause the flu shot to be useless. Biogen said they had no data. I also heard to wait 2 weeks after the infusion to receive the flu shot. Finally I was told to ask my neurologist, she said not to get one. Anyone else get a solid answer?

gymbuff · Post by **gymbuff** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:50 pm

Hi TWG,

I am getting my 38th Tysabri infusion next week (3 Years) and have got the flu vaccine each year. I was never told not to get it and I have nvere got the flu, not even a mild dose or 'man flu'. Is it useless or not? I works for me.

Pink2010 · Post by **Pink2010** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:07 am

I was told last year the flu shot was fine as long as we keep it 14 days out from next infusion. This year I kept it 14 days exactly out. I did not have a problem.

TWG · Post by **TWG** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:53 pm

Last infusion was October 8, next is November 19.. I had one last year and was no big deal. I just can't afford to get the flu. Since I got answers all over the board, I just chose to do it, the flu would literally knock me off my feet!