topic Re: flu shot in Wellness

flu shot

SeaMaiden — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:15:23 GMT

Scheduled it for October 25 for me and DH. The Senior shot...

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Vivian — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:30:37 GMT

I got the senior flu shot and the new Covid vaccine on the same day. I was fine.

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RetRN — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:37:07 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
Scheduled it for October 25 for me and DH. The Senior shot...

And?

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chrystaltree — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:01:06 GMT

I plan to getdoctor. Shot shot and the latest Covid booster next month when I see my doctor.

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catter70 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:07:33 GMT

I got mine (senior) yesterday at Walmart. No appointment necessary. Still debating the new CoVid vax.

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icezeus — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:09:51 GMT

I had a doctors appointment yesterday afternoon and received the regular flu shot. I do not believe that I am old enough for the Senior Flu shot.

I did inform my aunt about it so that she can ask her doctor.

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HLP — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:29:47 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
Scheduled it for October 25 for me and DH. The Senior shot...
And?

Good for you. I will get mine, senior shot ,next saturday also. had my covid /omnicron already.

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BlueFinch — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:01:57 GMT

Good, @SeaMaiden. Couple of weeks ago, I had the bivalent booster, then waited a week and had the senior flu shot. Could've taken both at the same time, but I preferred to split then over a week's time. All was fine. edited: spelling

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spumoni99 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:56:29 GMT

Make sure to drink plenty of water after, they told my husband to and he forgot and he didn't feel well after. I'm sure he got the senior since he is 72.

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Citrine1 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:57:50 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
Scheduled it for October 25 for me and DH. The Senior shot...
And?

And nothing. She's making conversation. You've been around long enough to know that's how this board works.

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feline groovy — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:58:40 GMT

Getting the regulat flu shot this month; I'm up-to-date on the Pneumovax.

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cindyNC — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:26:07 GMT

I just got my flu shot today at CVS. Had the first shingles shot a week ago and was not told that I could have a swollen, red arm lasting up to 2 weeks. So shingles arm is still not back to normal, but flu arm feels fine at the moment.

Trying to decide when to get my next Covid booster.

The BF got his flu and covid yesterday and was saying his arms were sore last night.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:17:21 GMT

We are going to Wegmans for the Sr ones next week, no appt needed and no more Covid boosters for us!!

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haddon9 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:24:34 GMT

@Citrine1 wrote:
@RetRN wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
Scheduled it for October 25 for me and DH. The Senior shot...
And?
And nothing. She's making conversation. You've been around long enough to know that's how this board works.

Okay then,....my feelings.... I will not be getting the flu shot. Haven't gotten one since the mid 1990s and have only gotten the flu when I was in high school and college.

I think back then I really didn't take care of myself and ate too much junk food. Now I really watch what I eat, stay hydrated, exercise and take supplements.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:10:44 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
I just got my flu shot today at CVS. Had the first shingles shot a week ago and was not told that I could have a swollen, red arm lasting up to 2 weeks. So shingles arm is still not back to normal, but flu arm feels fine at the moment.

Trying to decide when to get my next Covid booster.

The BF got his flu and covid yesterday and was saying his arms were sore last night.

@cindyNC My only reaction from either shingles vaccines was a slight itching for a couple of days. They can't tell you what your reaction will be 'cause they don't know.

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Drlinda — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:31:19 GMT

Had flu and Covid shots on the same day in different arms. Sore arms and a little chill for a day. No big reaction.

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Terrywu — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:02:59 GMT

DH and I got both shots Monday same day, same arm. Good luck.

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kate2357 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:08:09 GMT

We had our flu shots last Friday. Had no idea there even was a SENIOR shot until they told me I would be getting one. Just walked into the local Safeway pharmacy, where we get all of our shots, no appointment.

We will be getting the covoid booster next Friday. We were told we could get same day, but I deferred. And the ONLY reason is because they hand out 10% discount coupons and I wanted two more. LOLOLOL! They probably would have given me two if I had asked, but I didn't want to seem greedy.

I've never had a reaction :::knock on wood::: to any of the shots. Hubby had a slight reaction to the 2nd shingles shot, but it was minor and only lasted a day. It was just a stiff and sore arm.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:11:14 GMT

@Drlinda wrote:
Had flu and Covid shots on the same day in different arms. Sore arms and a little chill for a day. No big reaction.

@Drlinda How many Covid boosters have you had? I had my third one in July.... I never heard about having four....so was not planing on getting boosted again for Covid.

Does any one here know what is the game plane for Covid boosters? How many?

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Shelbelle — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:14:59 GMT

We had one booster last Nov and no intention of getting anymore!!!