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Finished treatment. Ok to get Covid booster now?

Posted by merwether @merwether, Apr 15 1:10pm

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

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 15 2:41pm

@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

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merwether | @merwether | Apr 15 4:00pm
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@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

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Thanks, will do.

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lag | @lag | Apr 15 5:12pm

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.

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jc76 | @jc76 | Apr 15 6:18pm

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.

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merwether | @merwether | Apr 15 7:10pm
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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.

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Thanks!

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