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Posted 11/8/2021 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I am getting my flu shot next week at the recommendation of my GI since I am on Inflectra now. My symptoms are so much better now and I am worried the flu shot could cause me to flare.
After my covid vaccines I had increase in UC symptoms. This was before I started Inflectra.
I’m sure lots of you are on a biologic and have gotten flu shots so can you let me know what your experience with them is? Also, I’ve never had a flu shot in my life…
Posted 11/9/2021 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
I've never flared from a flu shot. Got mine at the end of September. Don't think I've heard of anyone on here flaring from the flu shot. The covid vaccines are different. I flared from the Moderna. I've gotten countless flu shots and never have a single side effect other than a sore arm.
Posted 11/9/2021 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
Definitely get the flu shot. I've even had it while flaring and it was not exacerbated.

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Posted 11/9/2021 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
I am on Remicade and got my flu shot, Never had any issues
Posted 11/9/2021 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies.
I think flaring after my covid shots freaked me out a bit but it seems you all do fine with the flu shot. Makes me feel better about getting it!
Posted 11/9/2021 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
That's understandable. No problem!
Posted 11/9/2021 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had a flare from the flu shot
Posted 11/17/2021 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Got my flu shot last week a couple of days after my covid booster with no problems.
Posted 11/22/2021 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
I do not ever remember flaring from a flu shot. The flu is supposed to be bad this year. I was a little tired after my shot in October.
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