I suppose it all goes back to a person;s tolerance. I developed the Hong Kong flu in 1969 and believed I was on my death bed. so when the flu shot became available I lined up.
However two seasons ago I went with the senior super dose and ended up in the ER. the nurse told me I was not the only one who had a severe reaction. Last year I went back to the regular dose and found discomfort for the remainder of the day. On the other hand my wife continues with the super dose unaffected.
We had ask about re-doing the pneumonia shot and were told it was no longer recommended for people over 65? I just recently read an article wherein it was recommended that people 65+ get their pneumonia shot and followed by a booster. I wish the medical community would get its act together
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