Flu shot?

DachsieMom · Sep 2, 2015

Since this will be my first flu season with a mechanical aortic valve and Coumadin, I am curious whether I should get a flu shot? I generally get one every year but forgot to ask my cardio.

dick0236 · Sep 2, 2015

Not a problem. Got mine yesterday and have been getting them for many years with no problems.

almost_hectic · Sep 3, 2015

Never had a flu shot in my life, should I start now?

Cooker · Sep 3, 2015

I get one every year. No issues for me.

dick0236 · Sep 3, 2015

almost_hectic;n858056 said:
Never had a flu shot in my life, should I start now?

I don't get the flu shot because of my heart surgery/valve. It just minimizes my risk of the flu, and feeling realy bad, over the winter

Lawdog · Sep 3, 2015

I get one every year, and I plan to get one this year.

Lawdog · Sep 3, 2015

I get one every year, and I plan to get one this year.

harrietW · Sep 3, 2015

Same l get one every year l would only assume it be more relivent now or after surgery!

LondonAndy · Sep 6, 2015

I am diabetic, so been having the flu jabs for some years and will continue to do so since heart valve surgery a year ago.

MrsBray · Sep 6, 2015

My doctor and my cardiologist both TOLD me to get it.

carolinemc · Sep 7, 2015

Danshiemom, yes you have to get the flu shot due to the fact, with you have a cronic illness, and recent bypass reciepent, you need the shot. It does not keep you from getting the flu, but you will not get as sick and die. Please ask your PCP doctor about the phnuemonia shout also. You will have to get that one again at age 60. The flu shot is to be done every year. I may get mine this week. You need to do this to keep the heart healthy. I have a double wammy, type 2 diabetes, so I have immune problems that I have to take what precautions I can. You get the shots and have a great day. Hugs for today.