Can i receive a flu shot right after cosentyx?

Cosentyx is a medication used to treat conditions such as plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. According to the Cosentyx prescribing information [1], it is not known whether Cosentyx has a significant effect on the immunogenicity of vaccines, including live or inactivated vaccines.

However, it is generally recommended to separate live vaccines from biologics such as Cosentyx by at least 4 weeks to minimize any potential interference [2].

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommend that people receiving biologic medications, which include medications like Cosentyx, receive the flu vaccine [3].

Therefore, receiving a flu shot right after taking Cosentyx does not seem necessary based on the above. However, the flu shot should be administered on the advice of health care professionals or primary care physicians for your specific situation.

If you are considering getting a flu shot, check if your specific flu vaccine requires any waiting periods with biologics. According to [4], the CDC recommends that people on biologics should consult their healthcare professionals prior to vaccination and should consult with their healthcare professional prior to receiving live vaccines.

For more information, please consult the following websites: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ [DrugPatentWatch.com] and https://www.fda.gov/ [FDA].

Sources:

[1] https://www.cosentyx.com/hcp/prescribing-information.pdf
[2] FDA Vaccine Interchangeability
[3] CDC Flu Vaccination and People with Weakened Immune System
[4] CDC, Adult vaccination recommendations