My job is giving out free flu shots on Monday but I not sure if I should get one. Monday will be exactly one week before my surgery and I am not sure if I can. Anyone have an answer?

My answer is:

Call your Surgeon.

There really shouldn't be an issue. But it would be safer for you to ask first.

How do you normaly react to flu shots?

I've only had2 in my life & I got sick both times.

I had one a couple of days ago. I get one every year, so my answer is yes. They will give you a fact sheet before you get the shot. Read it.

The vaccine is dead virus, so you won't get the flu. Some people may get a little sore/tired for a couple of days after, but no worse than a mild cold or a strenuous workout.

The flu shot does not have live virus' in them at all! You should not get sick. I would suggest you ask the surgeon but I don't see a problem with it either.

yeah check with your surgeon and make sure you ask them specifically about which you are getting because flu mist is a live virus.

yeah check with your surgeon and make sure you ask them specifically about which you are getting because flu mist is a live virus.

That's a good point.

Yes, call the surgeon but the rest of us should get it prior to surgery. Can you imagine coughing alot after surgery?

I had the same question so I called my Doc today. The nurse checked and said that it was okay. I'm getting mine Monday and my surgery is the following Tuesday.

Thanks for all your help. I'll call the office on Monday just to be on the safe side.