Hepatitis C Support Group

while on treatment back in 03, my PCP, being new to these treatment, didn't want me to take the shot.
But over the years,, this question always pops up, whenever it's flu shot time, and I've seen patients on interferon meds have the shot given to them.
I know one thing, I hate getting the flu shot, my doctors always pushes this shot at me, and I keep telling them that it makes things worst in my case, but since I have chronic pulmonary disease they want me to take it.

So to answer your very good question, I am not sure, some doctors do give a patient on interferon the shot, and some don't.

Mckenzie
One day at the time

I agree with McKenzie in that it differs depending on the individual. My doctor told me to be certain that I do get a flu shot when they become available. I have gotten one every year for several years. As always, check with your doctor.

I was also encouraged to get the flu shot.

Mouse
Genotype 1a, Stage 3, Grade 3
Finished 48 wks of tx on 4/13/07
Hoping for SVR on 9/20/07
9+ days and counting

I say follow your specialist's advice. My doctor told me to get the shot, and my Heptologist said I didn't need it. Didn't get it and I didn't get the flu or a cold during tx. but who knows I may now be invincible and frankly I seem to glow these days....

I'm not in treatment yet but all my doctors want me to get it every year, my PCP's office calls me when they are available, got mine yesturday

I always get one, treatment or no treatment. My Dr wants me to so I do. I would hate to get the flu.....It sucks! Good luck to you..... Paula