Re: Flu shot side effects

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I got my reg flu shot today too, but my dr didn't think it was a good idea for another shot along with it. So will wait to get the pneumonia one later.

viva923 · ‎03-12-2010

this year dh and i had flu/ prevnar 23 shot same time. I was fine the day of shot, but next day i was not feeling very well at all, my tummy was semi upset but nothing bad, was able to do my chores,

mid morn everything kind of hit me, spent several hours in the bathroom. was fine by afternoon (later) . never had such a side effect to flu shot or the original prevnar 13 shot.

YorkieonmyPillow · ‎01-13-2013

Was that last winter so many people ended up in the hospital with the flu?

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

We had ours yesterday and we are both feeling terrible. I have a fever and am achy. He doesn't have a fever but all the same symptoms.

I keep on dancin'

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I had mine yesterday as well. Aside from minor soreness at the injection site, no other side effects noted.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@Group 5 minus 1,

Your reaction is very typical with a flu shot, along with tenderness and redness at injection site. I suggest you take Tylenol or Aleve for a day or two. I always take Aleve before and after any type of shot.

catwhisperer · ‎07-11-2010

I have never had an adverse reaction to a flu shot, but I did with the pneumonia shots. I would never get them together at the same time. Even my doctor advised against it.

With the pneumonia shots, my arm was very sore and swollen for 4-5 days.

I promise to remind myself every day that I am strong, courageous, and resilient.

gloriajean · ‎03-10-2010

Last year I got both shots together on on each arm, no problem, and again this year at our clinic, and the last of the pneumonia shots. No problems. And I was glad to get them both done with the same day. I had a harder time with the shingle shot last year, my arm was red and sore. Not taking the second one.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

It could be you are feeling tired because you got both shots at the same time? I have never done that so I can only speculate. DH and I got our flu shots today. My arm is a bit sore....hopefully no ill effects tomorrow. I hope you get some good rest and feel better tomorrow!