Is anyone taking immunosuppressants and steroids? If so have you had any immunisations?

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I’m currently on Mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone. I take 3g mmf and currently 15mg prednisolone daily and have been taking it for 8 weeks and will be on them for at least another ten weeks.

I’m not sure if I should be having any immunisations like shingles.

I take Adalimumab and my son Infliximab (both for crohns disease). We take every immunisation going. What does your consultant recommend?

I’m currently on rituximab and pred and aza, previously on cyclophosphamide and have every one going - make sure there’re not the live versions. Kids have the non live ‘flu jab instead of the nose one.

Thanks, I had an appointment with my consultant last week and completely forgot to ask him.

Email your consultant's secretary. Ask to pass on the message asking for advice regarding your specific condition & current meds.