The flu jab

Yes! Definetly! I have had asthma since I was a little boy so it is part of my routine now

Have asthma , but now bronchacteris as well. have had flu jabs for years - can't remember exactly how long . but original the doctor advised me to have them when i only had asthma.

My husband has Emphysema now called COPD of course - he needs a flu jab every year, but usually gets poorly when he has it.

When i was diagnosed with COPD i was told i need a flu jab every october and i also asked for the Pneumonia jab which is a one only in lifetime one and find that this helps me get through the winter a bit better even though i am prone to lung infections sep to april/may, i use emergency antibiotics for 7 days and steroids for 5 days when i get infections.

@Suncatcher2015 , I wasn't too bad this year when i had flu jab, but have had  several years when it has made me ill

@roselilly  We don't know what to do this year - obviously he needs it for his COPD, but we are waiting for confirmation of a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis and his general health is poor,  I think he will be more susceptible to being ill after the jab, but the surgery want him to have it as he is on their list.

@suncathcher 2015.

yes. a difficult decision

I would like more info on the Pneumonia jab @shelleym - can you tell me any more about it?

@Suncatcher2015 

I had the pneumonia jab years ago- it is only for certain types of pneumonia.

it does not stop you getting pneumonia of other types - i have had pnemonia several times since the jab.

I believe if you are under 65 you could need it again at a later date.

I was thinking for my husband who is just 65, I guess we can but ask at the surgery.