My neutrophils are as often as not low enough to be marked as "abnormal". My GP discussed this with me and said that some people just do have low neutrophils without it causing them any problems. This is particularly the case with certain ethnicities (not mine). Some of the meds I am taking could be causing this problem. As there is no alternative remedy I am keen to go on taking them, so I am not pressing for action. I don't like the idea that my immune system is compromised, but at 76 and with multiple health problems, I just accept that things are not going to be perfect. I used to take beetroot juice daily and I think it may have helped my neutrophils, but obviously it won't have been helping my bg. My blood test in June showed low neutrophils yet again, but oddly the one I have just had shows them as being quite respectable.Mine are below the bottom of the range and marked as 'Abnormal'!
@Bluetit1802 What does this mean? Should my gp have done anything about this, and if so what?
This year, five quadrivalent and two trivalent influenza vaccines will be available.
The quadrivalent vaccines include two influenza A strains and two influenza B strains, and there are products available for all age groups from 6 months of age.
These vaccines will contain the following strains:
The trivalent vaccines include two influenza A strains and one influenza B strain. These formulations provide an enhanced immune response and are only recommended for patients aged 65 years and over.
- A (H1N1): an A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus
- A (H3N2): an A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 (H3N2)-like virus
- B: a B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus
- B: a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.
These vaccines will contain the following strains:
- A (H1N1): an A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus
- A (H3N2): an A/Singapore/INFIMH-16-0019/2016 (H3N2)-like virus
- B: a B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus.
My 2017 blood test shows my Neutrophil Count as 1.6, and the 'normal range' as 2 - 7.5.
I don't want to have any injections, even if they were free.
Why did you refuse the vaccination?Choices are a burden, no choice is tedious. Personally, as a retired nurse, and this certainly is no recommendation, I refused flu jabs every year. The NHS tried to pressurise us into having the vaccine, a fair number of us refused - with thanks - each year. No regrets. Do you own research as they say...
She also told me that instead of as in previous years when there were several different suppliers of the vaccine, this year there is only one supplier for the whole country. Imagine how many vaccines they must produce! They are restricted on how much can be ordered each month, meaning they could well run out before the end of each month - September, October and November.
I hope they save one for me, my appt is the second to last day of September!
Thanks @Alexandra100 I am of South Asian heritage so I might be one of the ethnicities who have low neutrophils.My neutrophils are as often as not low enough to be marked as "abnormal". My GP discussed this with me and said that some people just do have low neutrophils without it causing them any problems. This is particularly the case with certain ethnicities (not mine). Some of the meds I am taking could be causing this problem. As there is no alternative remedy I am keen to go on taking them, so I am not pressing for action. I don't like the idea that my immune system is compromised, but at 76 and with multiple health problems, I just accept that things are not going to be perfect.
Thanks @Bluetit1802 I will - though given we only get 10 minutes with gp I don't think I will have time to go into everything.Perhaps bring it up next time you see the GP or nurse.
Did they say what it was called? I booked my flu jab at my GP today and the first time they are doing them is 6th October.Had a letter from my surgery saying the NHS has obtained a more effective flu vaccination for the over 65's and it is only available during September as there is a limited supply. Is this the one you are talking about
No as I have not booked it yet going to do it tomorrowDid they say what it was called? I booked my flu jab at my GP today and the first time they are doing them is 6th October.
Had a letter from my surgery saying the NHS has obtained a more effective flu vaccination for the over 65's and it is only available during September as there is a limited supply. Is this the one you are talking about
Did they say what it was called? I booked my flu jab at my GP today and the first time they are doing them is 6th October.
Presumably because all their September clinics are fully subscribed. My appointment is 26th October - I booked it 3 weeks ago.
They can only order more vaccine once a month. If they run out in one month it is tough.
Can you find a local chemist to do it?
Presumably because all their September clinics are fully subscribed. My appointment is 26th October - I booked it 3 weeks ago.
They can only order more vaccine once a month. If they run out in one month it is tough.