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, thanks for the information. I just checked on line to see where they

will be giving flu shots. In our area, Raley's a grocery store will give

them for $20. If you don't have insurance or are on Part B of medicare, they

will do it for free.

I'm sure there are other places in different areas that do the same thing.

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  • 1 year later...

I had to " weigh In " on the flu shot topic. While I am in general

healthier since the WLS and losing >120# in regards to my Blood

pressure etc. My white blood cell count has been extremely low since

surgery. ( this is called neutropenia) MY Immune system is in fact

severly compromised since having surgery. My surgery doc says that low

WBC's are " very " common in post WLS patients. He doesn't know why. My

PCP has other WLS patients in her practice and says she sees the same

thing. Also she doesn't know why.I probably would not be aware of my

low count if I didn't Look them up myself every time I have them

drawn. I am an RN so I know what my numbers mean. I ABSOLUTELY DO GET

A SHOT AS SHOULD ANYONE WITH A COMPRIMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM.

As far as children getting Flu shots, yes Children can and do get flu

shots. They are highly recommended for kids with any compromise to

their immune system. Also kids with asthma, any other pulmonary

diseases, or chronic illness are sometimes recommended to get a flu

shot. Some kids are in daycare also get the flu shots.

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I was able to get a flu shot. I got it from my son's allergist whom I

have known for 10 years. It is the 1st time he has ever given me one. I

had to become his patient to be able to get one, but he knows of my

medical history and made an exception for me. Perhaps you can look to

an allergist to see if they have one available. I have spoken with the

doctor and the flu mist is NOT available to those with chronic diseases.

Sandy in Ca

krgg106 wrote:

>I can't seem to be able to get a flu shot this year either? Aren't

>we grouped into the " chronic illness " group??

>Any suggestions??

>Kris in TN

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