Hi Autumn - as always, consult your physician. But a couple of things. Flu vaccines are on average very good for people. Large studies have shown that getting ...Read more
Hi Autumn - as always, consult your physician. But a couple of things. Flu vaccines are on average very good for people. Large studies have shown that getting the flu shot reduces overall mortality risk by 30% over the following year. Literally nothing else is as cost effective. This is on average, so the question is whether this holds for folks with mv regurgitation too. Maybe so - my cardiologist makes sure he gives all his patients a flu shot every year.
Flu is often well tolerated, though uncomfortable. But those with pre-existing conditions fare worse. So I think you are smart to be more worried about the flu than the vaccine.
That's why we have vaccines!
Autumn Robbins Thanks for the sound advice! I've never been worried about things before, but now I question it all. ... Read more
Autumn Robbins Thanks for the sound advice! I've never been worried about things before, but now I question it all. Again- many thanks for the shared wisdom.
Hi Autumn, my GP recommended the flu vaccine because I had MV regurgitation. I had the shot for many years and will continue to do so now that my valve has ...Read more
Hi Autumn, my GP recommended the flu vaccine because I had MV regurgitation. I had the shot for many years and will continue to do so now that my valve has been repaired (sept 13).
Thanks for the feedback. It seems that everything I did before my diagnosis, I now question to make sure is safe. I think I am more worried of getting the actual flu than the vaccine. Appreciate your response! Autumn
I am from: Highlands, North Carolina
