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Does Influenza Vaccine Help In Preventing CA MRSA?
Question: Hello doctor!
Sorry i need advice!!
1.If influenza vaccine could avoid problems that is caused in persons who is colonized with CA MRSA ?
Because as we have discussed those who get influenza and has colonizes with MRSA get pneumonia!!
2. And those who get this vaccine don’t get sick from influenza – or they get light symptoms of influneza and wont develop MRSA pneumonia ?
3 . And is there such kind of practice in countries, like USA where MRSA is widespread – getting people vaccine for influenza season – to avoid MRSA pneumonia risk?
Sorry i need advice!!
1.If influenza vaccine could avoid problems that is caused in persons who is colonized with CA MRSA ?
Because as we have discussed those who get influenza and has colonizes with MRSA get pneumonia!!
2. And those who get this vaccine don’t get sick from influenza – or they get light symptoms of influneza and wont develop MRSA pneumonia ?
3 . And is there such kind of practice in countries, like USA where MRSA is widespread – getting people vaccine for influenza season – to avoid MRSA pneumonia risk?
Brief Answer:
Long time since I heard from you sir, hope you are well
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
1. It leads to a lower immunity and increased susceptibility to complications which is why it makes MRSA more serious and complicated, and not just the simple skin infection.
2. Usually do not get sick with that type of influenza, and due to a better immunity can even avoid MRSA.
3. Yes, it is quite prevalent from what I remember; but not sure about it being free of cost, or paid for.
Best wishes.
Long time since I heard from you sir, hope you are well
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
1. It leads to a lower immunity and increased susceptibility to complications which is why it makes MRSA more serious and complicated, and not just the simple skin infection.
2. Usually do not get sick with that type of influenza, and due to a better immunity can even avoid MRSA.
3. Yes, it is quite prevalent from what I remember; but not sure about it being free of cost, or paid for.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your answer - how to understand this comment – and due to better immunity can even avoid MRSA
Even avoid ? as we booth have discussed …….if influenza (because person have influenza vaccine) don’t harm body – person wont get invasive MRSA pneumonia….but of course could get some skin infection !! is it so ??
This text par even avoid ……I don’t understand - or it is just type of explanation ?
Usually do not get sick with that type of influenza, and due to a better immunity can even avoid MRSA
Even avoid ? as we booth have discussed …….if influenza (because person have influenza vaccine) don’t harm body – person wont get invasive MRSA pneumonia….but of course could get some skin infection !! is it so ??
This text par even avoid ……I don’t understand - or it is just type of explanation ?
Usually do not get sick with that type of influenza, and due to a better immunity can even avoid MRSA
Brief Answer:
Yes sir, that is what I meant
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Yes of course, that is what I meant. If a person gets the influenza vaccine then he/she will avoid invasive MRSA pneumonia.But skin infection (which is the mildest form) is possible.
Sorry if I didn't explain it more clearly.
Best wishes.
Yes sir, that is what I meant
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Yes of course, that is what I meant. If a person gets the influenza vaccine then he/she will avoid invasive MRSA pneumonia.But skin infection (which is the mildest form) is possible.
Sorry if I didn't explain it more clearly.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you !!!
1.So if i m a parson who is risk of MRSA daily colonization it is better to do a vaccine before influenza season?
2. And as I have read there is a different strain of influenza and usual vaccine is against 3 most widespread strain….. but it is said that this vaccine help avoid also problems with other strains of influenza
1.So if i m a parson who is risk of MRSA daily colonization it is better to do a vaccine before influenza season?
2. And as I have read there is a different strain of influenza and usual vaccine is against 3 most widespread strain….. but it is said that this vaccine help avoid also problems with other strains of influenza
Brief Answer:
Yes; yes, but not an advisable form of prevention for other strains
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
1. Yes it would be advisable
2. Yes, but not a 100%; as it is primarily most effective in preventing the strain it was made to prevent
Best wishes.
Yes; yes, but not an advisable form of prevention for other strains
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
1. Yes it would be advisable
2. Yes, but not a 100%; as it is primarily most effective in preventing the strain it was made to prevent
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you !!
I have read that if you get vaccine an you get other type of flu - it still reduce risk of complication from influenza (flu)
There is text from CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
Can I get seasonal flu even though I got a flu vaccine this year?
Yes. There is still a possibility you could get the flu even if you got vaccinated. The ability of flu vaccine to protect a person depends on various factors, including the age and health status of the person being vaccinated, and also the similarity or “match” between the viruses used to make the vaccine and those circulating in the community. If the viruses in the vaccine and the influenza viruses circulating in the community are closely matched, vaccine effectiveness is higher. If they are not closely matched, vaccine effectiveness can be reduced. However, it’s important to remember that even when the viruses are not closely matched, the vaccine can still protect many people and prevent flu-related complications. Such protection is possible because antibodies made in response to the vaccine can provide some protection (called cross-protection) against different but related influenza viruses. For more information about vaccine effectiveness, visit
I have read that if you get vaccine an you get other type of flu - it still reduce risk of complication from influenza (flu)
There is text from CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
Can I get seasonal flu even though I got a flu vaccine this year?
Yes. There is still a possibility you could get the flu even if you got vaccinated. The ability of flu vaccine to protect a person depends on various factors, including the age and health status of the person being vaccinated, and also the similarity or “match” between the viruses used to make the vaccine and those circulating in the community. If the viruses in the vaccine and the influenza viruses circulating in the community are closely matched, vaccine effectiveness is higher. If they are not closely matched, vaccine effectiveness can be reduced. However, it’s important to remember that even when the viruses are not closely matched, the vaccine can still protect many people and prevent flu-related complications. Such protection is possible because antibodies made in response to the vaccine can provide some protection (called cross-protection) against different but related influenza viruses. For more information about vaccine effectiveness, visit
Brief Answer:
Oh yes of course it is, but will be harmless
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Yes of course sir, you have read right.
Seasonal flu is possible, and if it does occur, you know it is harmless.
That is a most accurate and apt description, perfect use of wordings sir.
Best wishes.
Oh yes of course it is, but will be harmless
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Yes of course sir, you have read right.
Seasonal flu is possible, and if it does occur, you know it is harmless.
That is a most accurate and apt description, perfect use of wordings sir.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Doctor !!
Thank you again for your help – for more I read for more I understand that there is no one opinion !! I was reading material about vaccination benefit in CDC – and about MRSA and risk of infection during influenza season !!
And there was such statement - that even influenza season MRSA colonized are at low risk for infection !!
Is it something new for you ? Could you give me comment please – and your opinion ?
From web page - http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flustaph.htm
If I have had a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or been told that I carry MRSA, am I at high risk for developing a serious MRSA infection if I get seasonal influenza?
The overall risk of developing an MRSA infection after influenza appears to be very low. However, CDC continues to work with state and local public health authorities to better understand this association.
Thank you very much !!
Thank you again for your help – for more I read for more I understand that there is no one opinion !! I was reading material about vaccination benefit in CDC – and about MRSA and risk of infection during influenza season !!
And there was such statement - that even influenza season MRSA colonized are at low risk for infection !!
Is it something new for you ? Could you give me comment please – and your opinion ?
From web page - http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flustaph.htm
If I have had a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or been told that I carry MRSA, am I at high risk for developing a serious MRSA infection if I get seasonal influenza?
The overall risk of developing an MRSA infection after influenza appears to be very low. However, CDC continues to work with state and local public health authorities to better understand this association.
Thank you very much !!
Brief Answer:
Please do take time out to read my response more than once, thank you :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
This is what I have understood from the statements:
1. "that even influenza season MRSA colonized are at low risk for infection !!"
This statement means that when an individual already has MRSA, during influenza season, getting the season flu is not very common in such individuals who already have MRSA.
This is primarily because they already have an infection (i.e. MRSA), and most individuals with MRSA are already being treated in some way or the other. This could be the reason why they must have some sort of immunity against the seasonal flu. My idea is such, but there could be various other reasons or explanations for this.
2. "If I have had a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or been told that I carry MRSA, am I at high risk for developing a serious MRSA infection if I get seasonal influenza?"
This individual is asking if he/she can get the serious or invasive form of MRSA after getting the seasonal flu. The main thing here to be noted is that the individual in speaking here is either a carrier or already has MRSA (as mentioned in the question above), and is only asking if he/she would get a more serious form of MRSA if he/she gets the seasonal flu.
Whereas the response "The overall risk of developing an MRSA infection after influenza appears to be very low. However, CDC continues to work with state and local public health authorities to better understand this association.", is speaking about only getting MRSA after getting the flu, and the person answering has not considered the fact that the person asking the question has mentioned that they already have MRSA.
If at all the individual already has MRSA, and then gets the seasonal flu, there is a mildly increased risk to get a more serious form of MRSA (due to further lowering of immunity); or only those individuals who have a really poor immunity can get the seasonal flu along with MRSA, and in those individuals the MRSA would not be the simple form either way (even without the seasonal flu).
I know my response can be a little complicated, but do read it more than once and I am sure you will surely understand (being the smart person that you are).
Best wishes
Please do take time out to read my response more than once, thank you :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
This is what I have understood from the statements:
1. "that even influenza season MRSA colonized are at low risk for infection !!"
This statement means that when an individual already has MRSA, during influenza season, getting the season flu is not very common in such individuals who already have MRSA.
This is primarily because they already have an infection (i.e. MRSA), and most individuals with MRSA are already being treated in some way or the other. This could be the reason why they must have some sort of immunity against the seasonal flu. My idea is such, but there could be various other reasons or explanations for this.
2. "If I have had a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or been told that I carry MRSA, am I at high risk for developing a serious MRSA infection if I get seasonal influenza?"
This individual is asking if he/she can get the serious or invasive form of MRSA after getting the seasonal flu. The main thing here to be noted is that the individual in speaking here is either a carrier or already has MRSA (as mentioned in the question above), and is only asking if he/she would get a more serious form of MRSA if he/she gets the seasonal flu.
Whereas the response "The overall risk of developing an MRSA infection after influenza appears to be very low. However, CDC continues to work with state and local public health authorities to better understand this association.", is speaking about only getting MRSA after getting the flu, and the person answering has not considered the fact that the person asking the question has mentioned that they already have MRSA.
If at all the individual already has MRSA, and then gets the seasonal flu, there is a mildly increased risk to get a more serious form of MRSA (due to further lowering of immunity); or only those individuals who have a really poor immunity can get the seasonal flu along with MRSA, and in those individuals the MRSA would not be the simple form either way (even without the seasonal flu).
I know my response can be a little complicated, but do read it more than once and I am sure you will surely understand (being the smart person that you are).
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your answers !!
I understud them !!!
This web page is more like info - but it is writen in simply way - that why is seams as qestion.
So it means eaven without flu vaccine and colonized with MRSA - for heathy individuals MRSA invasive infection developing risk is rather low ??
It is so ?
I understud them !!!
This web page is more like info - but it is writen in simply way - that why is seams as qestion.
So it means eaven without flu vaccine and colonized with MRSA - for heathy individuals MRSA invasive infection developing risk is rather low ??
It is so ?
Brief Answer:
Yup, exactly
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Yes, this is true sir.
Best wishes.
Yup, exactly
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Yes, this is true sir.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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