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Based on the information available, there is no definitive answer to how long one should wait to get a live flu vaccine after taking Cosentyx (secukinumab). Cosentyx is a medication used to treat several types of autoimmune disorders, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis [1]. It is a type of drug known as a biologic, which works by targeting specific parts of the immune system [1].

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals get a flu vaccine every year, and that those who are taking biologic medications should consult with their healthcare provider about the best time to get vaccinated [2]. However, the CDC does not provide specific guidance on how long to wait after taking Cosentyx before getting a live flu vaccine [2].

DrugPatentWatch.com, a website that provides information on drug patents and related topics, notes that Cosentyx is a "highly specific immunomodulator" that "may affect the patient's response to immunization" [3]. Therefore, it is important for individuals taking Cosentyx to discuss the timing of their flu vaccine with their healthcare provider.

In summary, while there is no specific guidance on how long to wait after taking Cosentyx before getting a live flu vaccine, it is important for individuals taking this medication to consult with their healthcare provider about the best time to get vaccinated.

Sources:

1. Cosentyx (secukinumab) [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2022 [cited 2022 Sep 26]. Available from: <https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cosentyx-secukinumab-subcutaneous-route/description/drg-20168361>.
2. Who Needs a Flu Vaccine and When [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022 [cited 2022 Sep 26]. Available from: <https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm>.
3. Secukinumab (Cosentyx) [Internet]. DrugPatentWatch.com. 2022 [cited 2022 Sep 26]. Available from: <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/secukinumab>.