1. < Prostate Cancer
Profile picture for merwether

Finished treatment. Ok to get Covid booster now?

Posted by merwether @merwether, Apr 15, 2024

Finished proton treatment 5 weeks ago, scheduled for follow up PSA test in about 7 weeks. Have plans for cruise two weeks from today. Is it ok to take Covid booster now? Have call in to physician but interested in experience, pros/cons. Have not had any Covid boosters in two years.
Thanks

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Profile picture for Colleen Young, Connect Director
Moderator
Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 15, 2024

@merwether, please let us know what your physician recommends for you. While recommendations may vary for some individuals, Mayo Clinic recommends that cancer patients and cancer survivors stay up-to-date with all vaccinations, including COVID, flu, RSV etc.

See this page, (note last updated april 2023) https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/covid-19-faqs/cancer

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for merwether
merwether | @merwether | Apr 15, 2024
In reply to @colleenyoung "@merwether, please let us know what your physician recommends for you. While recommendations may vary for..." + (show)
Profile picture for Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung

@merwether, please let us know what your physician recommends for you. While recommendations may vary for some individuals, Mayo Clinic recommends that cancer patients and cancer survivors stay up-to-date with all vaccinations, including COVID, flu, RSV etc.

See this page, (note last updated april 2023) https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/covid-19-faqs/cancer

Jump to this post

Thanks, will do.

REPLY
Profile picture for lag
lag | @lag | Apr 15, 2024

My husband's Mayo doctors said that he should get all of his vaccinations during radiation and ablation, and now during Pluvicto treatment. We asked specifically about covid-19, RSV, and flu vaccinations, and were encouraged that he should stay current on all vaccines recommended for him. He has gotten all of them without any side effects except a sore arm.

REPLY
Profile picture for jc76
jc76 | @jc76 | Apr 15, 2024

merwether,
See Colleen has already answered. I was advise the same to keep current on vaccination and COVID.

I see you are planning a cruise. Way to go!! I hope you have a great time. Just practice good hygene and stay away from anyone coughing and sneezing. To let you know I got the COVID (NEW COMBO) during the time I was taking treatments at UFHPTI.

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for merwether
merwether | @merwether | Apr 15, 2024
In reply to @jc76 "merwether, See Colleen has already answered. I was advise the same to keep current on vaccination..." + (show)
Profile picture for jc76 @jc76

merwether,
See Colleen has already answered. I was advise the same to keep current on vaccination and COVID.

I see you are planning a cruise. Way to go!! I hope you have a great time. Just practice good hygene and stay away from anyone coughing and sneezing. To let you know I got the COVID (NEW COMBO) during the time I was taking treatments at UFHPTI.

Jump to this post

Thanks!

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.