14-10-2014, 10:22 AM
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Re: Anyone else hurting after their flu jab?
I had mine on Saturday and I am usual ok, but this time I felt grotty for the rest of the weekend. Even my arm was sore, it is still a bit inflamed this morning but I am feeling better now.My husband who had his at the same time has had no problems at all other than it being a bit sore around the jab.
14-10-2014, 06:50 PM
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Re: Anyone else hurting after their flu jab?
I was offered a 'flu jab last week!The nurse took me by surprise because I started saying "Aren't they just for older people?" when she cut-in and said 'You've got there now!"
Apparently, as I have asthma I'm supposedly more likely to catch 'flu, or so she said.
I've declined, mainly because in the past three years I've had a cold here and there but shrugged them all off in 2 -3 days tops but nothing else so I'd prefer not to have this. stevmk2
14-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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Re: Anyone else hurting after their flu jab?
Originally Posted by stevmk2
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I was offered a 'flu jab last weeI've declined, mainly because in the past three years I've had a cold here and there but shrugged them all off in 2 -3 days tops but nothing else so I'd prefer not to have this. stevmk2
As an Asthmatic you are in the 'at risk' group.
15-10-2014, 11:05 AM
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I too was offered the flu jab a couple of years ago Steve and like you thought it was only for older people.I don't class myself in that bracket yet (Im only 57)
With having asthma I was told it would be better for me. It may be best to have it Steve.
I know cold is different to flu but as I said previously I did not even have a cold last year.
15-10-2014, 11:46 AM
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I may be wrong perhaps Pats can put me right but I thought asthmatics were offered it not because they are more likely to catch flu but because they were more likely to die from it ! If that's the case I would be there like a shot I think.Had mine a couple of weeks ago and bit of an achy arm for a couple of days was the only problem, nothing to complain about really given the risk to not having it.
15-10-2014, 01:18 PM
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Re: Anyone else hurting after their flu jab?
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I may be wrong perhaps Pats can put me right but I thought asthmatics were offered it not because they are more likely to catch flu but because they were more likely to die from it ! If that's the case I would be there like a shot I think.Had mine a couple of weeks ago and bit of an achy arm for a couple of days was the only problem, nothing to complain about really given the risk to not having it.
I am always first in the queue for my vaccination
I am pretty sure if I get flu in addition to my asthma and other chest problems I will be very ill.I already get continuous chest infections most winters .
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