Flu shot before or after PM insert?

Hi to all, I have been reading this site for a couple of weeks and have learnt a lot from all the candid answers.
I was diagnosed about 18 months ago with permanent Afib, heart failure and some cardiomyopathy from the fast heart beat. The docs tried cardio version which worked for a few minutes, then amioderone which unfortunately caused hypothyroidism. I currently take ramipril, carvelidol,xeralto, and synthroid.
I am having a CRT-P pacemaker and Av node ablation in two weeks time.
My question is when should I get the flu shot? It is not available in my area until 8 days before the procedure which I think is a bit too close. I have the flu shot yearly And only have a sore arm for a few days, no other effects. My feeling is that I should wait two weeks after the implant. What do you folks think?
Thanking you in advance for any advice you can give.
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4 Comments

flu shot?

by Zia - 2013-10-18 09:10:34

I'm no expert on flu shots, but wonder what your doctor would advise on this. It would seem that 8 days would be safe either way, but you probably should get professional advice on this

8 days is more than enough

by PacerRep - 2013-10-18 10:10:31

providing you don't get the real flu.

after procedure

by lucyb - 2013-10-19 08:10:21

I was asked by the nurse prepping me for PM surgery if I wanted to have the flu shot before I was discharged the next day. I said yes, but then the next day I wasn't feeling great, so the nurse said best to wait a week or two until I'm feeling better. I'm planning on having it next week, which will be 3 weeks post-op.

Flu sphot

by Xcty - 2013-10-19 09:10:08

Hospital gave me flu shot just a few hours after implant.

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