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Posted 12/30/2011 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Daughter is due for Humira injection, but she has a cold. It's been holding on for a week. Is it ture I should not give her the injection until she feels better? Could she flare?
Posted 12/30/2011 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
How old is your daughter? If you are concerned I would probably call the doctors office and at least speak to the nurse. But here is my opinion from my experience with Humira and Remicade.

I know when you have an infection you have to delay a shot because it can affect you getting better or make the infection worse. What I have been told is that if I have a fever, yellow mucus, or any signs of an infection to not do it and call my doctor.

If I have a mild cold that shows no signs of infection at the time of my shot, I go ahead and do it because I fear the risk of delaying my shot and flaring is greater. I have done a shot before while still having minor nasal symptoms and a mild dry cough.

I hope she feels better and is able to do her shot!
Posted 12/30/2011 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
No! Humira and other biologics reduce your ability to fight infections.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000219/
Posted 12/30/2011 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
I think I would wait, especially if her UC symptoms are at bay. Definitely call your doctor and ask.
Posted 12/30/2011 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Speaking from personal experience, yes do a shot with a cold. If she has any signs of infection, a fever- then NO. But a cold is a cold is a cold- a mild cold will not lead to anything worse upon taking her Humira. I've given myself my shot with colds more than once over the past 2 years & no adverse effects at all. The only thing that would delay my shot is a fever, an obvious sign of infection.
Posted 12/30/2011 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Eva Lou, but if you need assurance, call your doctor
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