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Q: Mononucleosis and the flu shot

asked by: grolsch15 on September 17th, 2009

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Hello,
I have mono and have been sick for several months now. I feel weak and tired all the time, and I feel like if I were to get the flu right now it would be life-threatening (particularly swine flu). Should I get a flu shot? Is there any danger to getting a flu shot with a weakened immune system? Thanks.

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gyanoff

replied on October 26th, 2009

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H1N1 shot with mononeucliosis

Did anyone give you an answer yet on this topic. My son has the same issue.

Thanks- Glenn

slmarsha

replied on November 5th, 2009

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I've been wondering the same thing...

d67woman

replied on November 17th, 2009

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Hi. I asked my Doctor this question myself. He recommends the H1N1 shot for me this year BUT not until my physical symptoms of mono go away. This is despite my blood work now being negative for mono. He said even though it is negative for mono, I am still fighting the virus and should not get the H1N1 yet until I start feeling better. Like you both, I am very concerned about getting any other illness (cold, flu, etc.) on top of this.

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