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Old 09-23-2023, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
Unfortunately I need to wait a bit before getting the flu and COVID shots, because I'm currently recovering from surgery to remove a malignant melanoma and taking doxycycline as an infection-preventative. I'll check with the dermatologist tomorrow and ask how long after the antibiotics are done, can I get vaccinated.

I'd also like to go back to donating blood. Skin cancer sucks, folks.
Best wishes to you on the skin issues. I've had early stage melanomas removed, and three years later its okay, get checked 4 times per year.