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Flu shots for immune suppressed
My father is a sarcoidosis patient and is on immune suppression from almost 9 months. Can he get flu shot this season as a preventive measure ?
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Yes he can go for a flu shot . Make sure he has no active symptoms like fever cold or cough before the shot. U can go for quadriflu or vaxigrip
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist online for a detailed analysis and treatment prescription
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Yes go for
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history regarding treatment modalities do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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