Today she had the chance to see her regular pediatrician again after a year for her flu shot. She will continue to see her oncologist for other matters as long as she is under chemo treatment. I was actually surprised that she is able to receive flu shot even under chemo. Her oncologist explained that it is the only vaccine she is allowed to take for now. They advised that she will need to take the flu shot 2 weeks before she will start another cycle of dexamethasone.When she's done with treatment (approx. 1 year and 2 more months), she will be evaluated to find out what vaccines she needs to take / re-take.
As we were walking towards the doctor's office, I got so anxious with the thought of getting her exposed to sick kids in the doctor's office. Good thing there was probably only 1 or 2 other kids in the waiting room. We had the "well kids" room all to ourselves =). One happy germaphobe mama!
thanks kristina for sharing olivia's world with us. every night she and other children similarly situated are in my prayer. your courage, your hope, your fears, your joy are inspirational. may God always hold you and olivia in his arms.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sally!
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