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As an asthmatic I have had many years of experience with flu shots. Before the shots became available to me (20 or so years ago?), I almost always got the flu and complications were usual. Since I started getting the shots, I have had one very mild bout with flu and one or two sore arms at the location of the shot. I have had PD for at least 5 or 6 years, and have been on medication for almost three. Last year's shot was in fact administered at the office of my Neuro./movement disorder specialist. I would never abandon the protection offered by the shots. The flu can be very hard on people with asthma or any other respiratory problems. I think it would also be more difficult for PWP. I am curious as to what MD's who follow this list would advise. N.K. Porter On Thursday, September 26, 2002, at 10:23 PM, Ervin McCarthy wrote: > I would like to see any information on whether or not Parkinson people > should be taking flu shots. I seem to recall the last flu shot I took > was the same year that I got the flu. Thank you > > > Ervin McCarthy > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn