How long after finishing a BCG course for bladder cancer can I have the vaccines?People on the bladder forum post very different times given by different hospitals.
How long after finishing a BCG course for bladder cancer can I have the vaccines?People on the bladder forum post very different times given by different hospitals.
Hello Shrimp
Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the online community.
My name is Lindsey and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line
It can be confusing getting different messages. Action Bladder Cancer UK regularly update their information about Covid vaccination and bladder cancer treatment. They advise to wait 2 weeks from the end of BCG treatment for your vaccination. The NHS website has further information about the Covid vaccine.
It is safe to have your flu vaccine at the same time as the covid vaccine. If given at the same time, have one in each arm. Some people prefer to delay one or other of the vaccines in case they are troubled with side effects.
As this is general information, we suggest you check with your medical team as well.
Kind Regards,
Lindsey
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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