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Post by tinkerbell on Oct 25, 2012 22:51:14 GMT 1
Anyone else had a bad reaction to flu jab this year? Had the jab for years and no problem,but felt really achy all over and so tired,plus very hot then freezing.Know 2 people in England who have been the same.Know the jab can't give you flu,but I felt pretty ill.Dr said it could be side effects.
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Post by lib on Oct 25, 2012 23:20:19 GMT 1
Not had mine yet, but 2 off our friends have had reaction.
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Post by tinkerbell on Oct 26, 2012 0:08:11 GMT 1
Interesting,Lib.My OH was ok.Good luck with yours.Think they are necessary.
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Post by JohnP on Oct 26, 2012 6:41:35 GMT 1
I am off to get mine this morning, I'll let you know  |
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Post by tinkerbell on Oct 26, 2012 14:14:22 GMT 1
Good luck!
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Post by <-Rinky-Dink-> on Oct 26, 2012 22:13:09 GMT 1
Never had one, and interestingly, we have not had flu or any colds since we moved to France 4 and half years ago (pleeeeeeeeeeeeese don't let me be speaking too soon!!).
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Post by JohnP on Oct 28, 2012 8:51:19 GMT 1
Well it is 48hrs since my jab now and no reaction. I have been having the flu vaccine now for about 5 years and never suffered any reaction to it. I do understand that a small number of people do have a side effect usually in the form of a mild form of the virus which is unpleasant but a small price to pay if it saves you from the real thing.
I would advise anyone to have the jab especially as you get older. The full blown flu virus will lay you up for a week or more and can easily lead to other complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis especially in smokers and older people.
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Post by tinkerbell on Oct 28, 2012 10:18:56 GMT 1
totally agree,JohnP.Won't put me off,but after years having it was taken aback to get a bad reaction.Had real flu once and wouldn't want it a 2nd time
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Post by 4STIX on Oct 28, 2012 14:48:23 GMT 1
Me being the youngest member on this site dont need a flu jab for a few years yet but i do feel you lot  |
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Post by tinkerbell on Oct 28, 2012 16:16:17 GMT 1
not just to do with age.My niece from age 2 years has had to have it as she has Cystic Fibrosis.(her parents have to too)
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