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Yes, if you have leukemia, it is recommended to get a flu shot. Here are some key points:

- Timing: Get the flu shot each year in September or October, as soon as the vaccine becomes available
- Type of Vaccine: Only receive the flu vaccine by injection, never the nasal spray version.
- Effectiveness: The flu vaccine Show Full Answer

Yes, if you have leukemia, it is recommended to get a flu shot. Here are some key points:

- Timing: Get the flu shot each year in September or October, as soon as the vaccine becomes available.
- Type of Vaccine: Only receive the flu vaccine by injection, never the nasal spray version.
- Effectiveness: The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to become fully effective.
- Consultation: Always consult your doctor, especially if you have allergies or have shown hypersensitivity to the flu vaccine in the past.

For more details, you can visit the CDC or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society websites.

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