Pneumonia and flu vaccines

Dr Swenson (Emory U Hosp), recommended get the RSV vaccine in September and the Flu vaccine late Sept or October.

Thank you, I agree!

Hi Bon,
Mainly just the soreness of my arm at the injection site. The “jab” hurt more too & I was told the needle is larger. It’s the second dose that may cause fever, fatigue or more prolonged discomfort. Needless to say, I believe all these vaccines are necessary for us to stay as healthy as possible! Take care, Linda

My husband and I have been getting the stronger dose for a number of years now. The worst side effect was, on occasion, some minor soreness in our arm. Mostly, we had no problems at all. We’ve had our pneumonia shot as well as the new RSV and will take our next Covid vac. soon. Our doctors have encouraged us to get vaccinated. We believe in them.

Last year I got Flublok instead of Fluzone because of the egg in Fluzone. I am not technically allergic to eggs but a lab test showed intestinal allergy to them and I cannot eat them. I do not know if any of that would translate to the stronger vaccine with egg component.

Have completed pneumonia, rsv and flu as of today. Will get covidvaccine when available

I have proceeded with getting the Prevnar-20 shot... some soreness on the arm, weak arms, legs, general achiness headache... so nothing much - the expected for me. Thankful for the protection!
The flu shots are not here yet- always too late! They usually arrive in the middle of October, by which time, I'm already sick! So I'm on the List, to be one of the first folk to get 'shot' as soon as available!
Thanks to all for your input.
Onward to a healthy winter !

I take Stelara an immune suppressant. I have 3 autoimmune diseases MAS. I do the injections for Crohns. How long do you wait to get vaccines if you do any biologic injections?

I take Humira for Crohn's. What is your reason for thinking of waiting? My understanding is that those of us who are especially vulnerable should get vaccines early in the season. I always was able to get the first covid vaccines early because of the Humira. I got the over-60 flu vaccine today! No side effects as of yet. I got the new Pfizer covid vaccine 3 weeks ago and for the first time had no side effects. A friend had same experience. Wondering if this new one is somehow less bothersome for most people. I got the pneumovax & RSV last year. You don't have to get those every year.

If you had all three, are taking MAC antibiotics and your immunoglobulins are low or you have good immunity