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Flu jab side effects

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Cloud44 · 20/11/2023 19:48

Trying to work out if I should get the flu jab this year, early 40s, I’ve had it the last couple of years but this year there seems to be less availability. Sounds silly but I’m a bit worried about the side effects, work is really busy at the moment I can’t really afford to be off with side effects and there are a few busy weekends coming up. If you’ve had it this year have you had side effects?

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Scrobbler · 20/11/2023 19:51

I have it every year for over 20 years now - only side effect I’ve ever is a slightly sore arm and only if I poke it. I’ve had flu twice before I started getting the jab and felt absolutely horrific both times, was off work for a fortnight both times, and felt exhausted for several weeks afterwards.

SpamIAm · 20/11/2023 19:51

Just a sore arm here too. I have flu and Covid in the same arm and slightly regretted the hour of ballroom dancing that evening, but was less sore than last year.

Notjustfish · 20/11/2023 19:50

Slightly sore arm. I used it as an excuse not to go to yoga that night. It was fine the next day.

TurkeyTrotToXmas · 20/11/2023 19:49

My arm was sore a bit longer than usual, but that was it.

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