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I am about to receive a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vacc, should I be fasting? There are some cases of whooping cough in my town and its dangerous for babies and they can't receive the vacc until 2 months of age.

My new grandchild is only 3 weeks old and already has had a cold. I want to up my defences and get immunity so I dont put her in harms way.

I think I would have lost all defences of the diseases since my vacc last century. Gosh I sound old.

Should I be eating to help with the work of the vaccine?

I have no idea if fasting makes any difference. I had the same injection last year and one for typhoid at the same time. I felt fine afterwards except for a very sore arm.

maybe ask your doctor when you go for the vaccination.

@zamaleI think it would be fine to fast, unless you're prone to faint with needles. Might even be good for the immune response!

Sure it would be fine to get a vax while fasting.

Yeah, I'm good, wrote the first post and had to go to get the vacc. My arm is so sore, but dinner is on the horizon now, so I'll say yes to fasting for me.

Thanks for taking the time to comment:)

Hope the day's going ok Z x
Hope the little one is doing well apart from having a cold x

I'm sure you have done the right thing, enjoy your food when you get it

Ballerina x