Flu shots are available

@becsbuddy - I've never heard of that

@becsbuddy - I goodle this and this is what I found: Rituximab is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Some brands of rituximab are also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and can decrease joint pain and swelling. (webmd).

I don't believe that this is for everyone. Where did you see this?

@fiesty76
I have not had a flu shot in 6 years but this year I got both the flu shot and pneumonia PPVS 23 at the same time at CVS on September 1st. Every pharmacy and supermarket, including Walmart and Costco, that have Pharmacies give the shots, at least here in Florida. If I am reading the guidelines right, I can get another PPVS23 in 5 years or the PCSV13 in 1 year. Ask your doctor if you should get the 13 first and then the 23 or just one as it depends on each individual’s health conditions.

I don’t have any underlying medical conditions and used to get the flu shots in October when I was in my 50s and 60s (now 79).
I remember getting the flu when I was 18 during the so called Asian flu...and then my parents got it. I also remember living through flu epidemics and not getting the flu shot or getting sick. What I did during an uptick in flu season was limit going into crowds and washing my hands and limiting my children’s activities. We all did at that time because it seemed the reasonable thing to do. I guess we were all our own CDC back then.

Years ago when I traveled a lot, I remember seeing an occasional traveler wearing a mask and wondered why. Now I wonder why someone is not wearing one.

But now that I am of that certain age group I will routinely get an annual flu vaccine and eventually the 2 Shingles vaccines. So stay healthy everyone and have a great Labor Day weekend.

FL Mary

Thanks for your response and info, @imallears. I thought I'd remembered getting both flu & pneu. at same time at Walgreens but I don't trust my memory on some things so appreciate what you reported.

Yes, we just naturally took precautions and limited activities for ourselves and our children in years past. Smiling that we were our own CDC at work and unless we broke out in spots or broke a limb, in my childhood, we rarely saw a doc.

I am so grateful to be living in a time and country where medical advances and preventive measures can be readily accessed.

At a friend's pcp visit for another matter, she was given the flu shot and also pneumonia vaccination. Doc told her that this newer pneu. vacc. would mean she'd not have to have another later on. Another question to ask my doc when I call this next week.

The shingles vaccines are a good investment, too. I've had both and had to wait awhile between them. Happy Labor Day!

Inge - what type of doc should I see at Mayo for Candida overgrowth? Diagnosed 7 or 8 years ago, had it somewhat under control but ruining my life again. Any help appreciated!

@lucky51, more serious cases of candida can lead to issues with the urinary system. Patients will often go to a urologist with urinary symptoms. Persistent or severe cases of candida can mean that the immune system is struggling to fight off certain bacterias in the body. Patients are commonly referred to an immunologist when other treatment options fail.

You can submit a request for an appointment and work with a coordinator to help determine which specialist you should start with at Mayo. See more info here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Hi the person I had directed the question at had mentioned getting help through Mayo so I wanted the get her opinion. I couldn’t reply to her other, more recent posts and since I’m new it won’t let me send a DM.

Also @amandaburnett was mentioned is she still on here? I’m in Scottsdale so that would be my Mayo.

@lucky51, I believe your question was directed to @astaingegerdm. @amandaburnett is no longer a moderator on the site. She has moved to another position.