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14 years 6 months ago #19131 by Lollo
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Hi there! I have recently been diagnosed with ITP so I am learning to cope with this disease like everybody else. One thing that has come up recently is the flu shot. I am debating whether or not I should get it. I am currently taking Prednisone (which as most of you know is no picnic), and they are trying to wean me off but my counts usually drop with the wean. I am just wondering if getting the flu shot and messing with my already crazy immune system will affect my platelet count. Has anyone had any experiences with getting the shot and it affecting their counts ?
Lauren

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14 years 6 months ago #19133 by Sandi
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Discussion from two weeks ago:

www.pdsa.org/forum/6-general-itp-discussion/18794-flu-shot.html

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14 years 6 months ago #19135 by Lollo
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Thanks a bunch! I think it is probably safest to hold off on getting the shot for now.

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14 years 6 months ago #19156 by Sandi
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It's a personal decision. We all feel differently about it, as you can see!

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