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Originally Posted by thevillager1988
I am working on getting into my Dr, so please don’t mistake this post as looking for healthcare from social media. I am wondering if anyone has heard of people having complications from this season’s flu shot. I believe I may be and know of one other person who was diagnosed as such. It’s my first flu shot so trying to get perspective.
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I had no problems at all with the Quadra alert extra powerful over 65 vaccine, and it didn’t hurt at all.
It’s is not at all uncommon for people who get flu vaccines to feel a little head-achey and body-achey for a day or two. Most don’t, but it’s not unusual. This is your body fighting the flu and developing antibodies. It’s nothing to worry about and no reason to see your doctor.
There are other possible side effects that are rare and where you might need prompt medical care. That’s why everyone who gets a vaccine has to fill out a questionnaire first about if they have had any side effects before or if they have any allergies. It is also why you are supposed to wait around for twenty minutes after the injection: in case you respond with a strong allergic reaction. Clearly that didn’t happen.
I hope you feel better soon. I’m going in for a big pneumonia vaccine today. I had my final shingles vaccine last summer.