Fit2btied 122 Posted September 20, 2013 Are those of you with up coming surgeries getting the flu shot beforehand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unbesleevable1 420 Posted September 20, 2013 i have to because of where I work. We have to wear a mask and sign a paper if we decline the flu shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaDM 194 Posted September 20, 2013 I have I get one too for work. I haven't yet though. Would there be a reason not to just because of surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizv123 389 Posted September 20, 2013 I would. I got mine in the hospital. But it's much easier to get it taken care if beforehand. Trust me, flu on top of recovery is NOT fun. 1 Catherine707 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unbesleevable1 420 Posted September 20, 2013 no, more reason to get one before. being in the hospital during flu season is high risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 20, 2013 My hospital required proof of a current flu shot before they would operate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwigillingok 177 Posted September 20, 2013 Are those of you with up coming surgeries getting the flu shot beforehand? I didn't get one before surgery but before they discharged me, they gave me both a flu and a pneumonia shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fit2btied 122 Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks everyone, going to get mine this weekend. 1 Catherine707 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catherine707 253 Posted September 20, 2013 I caught an upper respiratory bug in the hospital and it really slowed my recovery. I would do anything possible to ward off a viral infection before having surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
