Hi Bev

My transplant Dr told me definatly NOT to get the shot. It is only +59 day's since my transplant even though I am in remission it isn't a good idea. He did advise that my wife & daughter must get it though. I guess the best thing to do is to call your Dr. & get his opinion.

Mike

Hi Bev-

Since I am not in remission, I don't have an answer to your question. I have been worrying a lot about this virus and have spoken to my oncology team several times. They told me that it is OK to get the vacine as long as my counts are up. They also do not seem in the least bit worried if I were to catch the virus. Their positions seems to be that if I were to get flu symptoms (of any kind) that they will be interceding quickly because I would be letting them know. I don't know though, because I worry about the compromised immunity part. This is a troubling and confusing state of affairs.

I have been in remission for about 2 months now and just finished radiation last week. I got the H1N1 vaccine today on my doctor's orders. If you have access to it, I definitely think it's smart to get if your counts are up!