Is there any problem with getting a flu shot after joint replacement? Thanks!
R rerodriguez senior Joined May 1, 2010 Messages 355 Location United States - North Carolina Sep 29, 2010 #1 Is there any problem with getting a flu shot after joint replacement? Thanks!
Jaycey ADMINISTRATOR EMERITIUS BoneSmart Staff Joined Jan 27, 2010 Messages 42,129 Location Yorkshire Country United Kingdom Gender Female Sep 29, 2010 #2 Well I wouldn't think so. I didn't even think about it when I got mine last week. Go for it!
Tykey big-cheese Joined Apr 25, 2010 Messages 4,616 Age 76 Location Sheffield, uk Sep 29, 2010 #3 I remember being told to ask the doc/nurse before they put the needle in. I wouldn't think so either, flu's a virus, it's bacteria we should be worried about.
I remember being told to ask the doc/nurse before they put the needle in. I wouldn't think so either, flu's a virus, it's bacteria we should be worried about.
Josephine NURSE DIRECTOR EMERITUS Nurse Director Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 84,850 Age 82 Location The North Country United Kingdom Gender Female Sep 29, 2010 #4 No problem whatsoever.
OP OP R rerodriguez senior Joined May 1, 2010 Messages 355 Location United States - North Carolina Sep 29, 2010 #5 Great! Thank you!