CFS/Fibromyalgia & the Flu vaccne (not covid)

[KatyMac]

So way back when in 95 when I was first diagnosed with CFS I was advised not to have vaccines - I cant remember why tbh

I haven't seen a consultant about it since about 2010 (maybe?) when the FM was diagnosed & vaccines didn't come up

So today (for the first time) I have been offered a flu jab by letter - previously, it had been discussed face-to-face occasionally and decided against

So does anyone know current guidelines?

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I don't know about guidelines but DP had CFS and always has the flu vaccine (also bumping for you in the hope that someone with more knowledge will come along).

Thanks

I hope he is OK I think I am having a release so this comes at a bad time

@KatyMac

Thanks

I hope he is OK I think I am having a release so this comes at a bad time

Sorry to hear that. I hope you can figure out what to do for the best.

Another don't know guidelines but I have fibro and had it with no Ill effects. I'd recommend it personally just so you don't end up with the double whammy.

Is it not too late

I have fibromyalgia and received the flu jab in December. Day.2 & 3 had discomfort in the area where I had the jab. Took paracetamol as advised.

Grateful I was able to have it.

Well our household is shielding so it isn't necessarily urgent but I only got the letter todY so it maybe too late

Surgeries do flu jabs until March so it’s not too late.
I have CFS & Fibromyalgia, some years I am fine, this year I felt a bit tired and had a couple of days of headaches but nothing else.