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There is no specific recommended gap between receiving Cosentyx (secukinumab) and getting a flu shot. However, it is generally recommended to wait 14 days between receiving a live vaccine and any other vaccine [1]. Cosentyx is a biologic medication used to treat several conditions, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis [2]. It is not a live vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year [3]. The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine, meaning it does not contain a live virus [4]. Therefore, receiving Cosentyx and the flu shot on the same day or close together is unlikely to cause any issues.

However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare provider before receiving any vaccinations or medications, especially if you have a chronic condition or are taking any medications [5].

In summary, there is no specific recommended gap between receiving Cosentyx and getting a flu shot. It is generally recommended to wait 14 days between receiving a live vaccine and any other vaccine, but the flu shot is not a live vaccine. It is always best to consult with a healthcare provider before receiving any vaccinations or medications.

Sources:
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Vaccine Administration - General Recommendations. <https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/administration.html>
[2] Cosentyx (secukinumab) prescribing information. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. January 2022. <https://www.novartis.us/sites/www.novartis.us/files/cosentyx.pdf>
[3] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Who Needs a Flu Vaccine and When. <https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-influenza.htm#when-should-i-get-a-flu-vaccine>
[4] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Types of Flu Vaccines. <https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccines.htm>
[5] American Academy of Dermatology. (2021). Biologic Therapies for Psoriasis. <https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/treatment/biologics>