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tsoebbin
tsoebbin Member Posts: 474
edited October 2018 in Lymphedema

Has anyone tried the FluMist vaccine? I have bilateral LE but I'm over 49 years old, the recommended age cap. Curious if anyone else with LE has tried it. Thanks!


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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited October 2018

    Tsoebbin, I have given a lot of nasal flu vaccinations in the past, but our health department isn't stocking it this year and they didn't last year either. Since you can't do vaccinations in your arm, how about your hip? Just tell the person doing the vaccinations. If they refuse or don't know how, see your doctor or call CVS or Walgreens. A pharmacist should be able to help.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2018

    I haven't, but I now get all my shots in the top of my calf.

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  • tsoebbin
    tsoebbin Member Posts: 474
    edited October 2018

    thanks for your help. It's nice to go in knowing there are multiple options available. 🌻

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited October 2018

    They can also give it to you in your rear end, I think. Not pleasant, but it's better than risking lymphedema! And if you go to the doctor for it (vs a pharmacy), it should be behind closed doors.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited October 2018

    My local pharmacy won't inject except in the arm, but I prefer the privacy at a clinic. I find top of the thigh is more comfortable than the arm was, so that's a bonus.

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  • hugz4u
    hugz4u Member Posts: 2,781
    edited October 2018

    my nurse gives shots in butt and I can’t feel a thing. She’s gooood

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