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Covid and Flu jabs and feeling awful!

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Celticliving · 15/10/2024 16:08

Did anyone else have really bad side effects this time? I am a bit better now but I was in a horrible way last night. Thought I was getting full-on flu!

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HellsBells67 · 15/10/2024 21:11

I've never taken flu or covid vaccines because I've seen the state my parents were in after them. To be fair, they both stopped flu jabs around six or seven years ago as they were so flattened with illness after them but they took three covid jabs and now my dad has raging 'eczema' that started the day after his Moderna booster and cannot get a wink of sleep. Mum just feels permanently ill and she used to be super active. They got fairly shitty doses of covid after those vaccines anyway. I remember when Pfizer tweeted that they'd been given authorisation for the jabs to 'prevent' covid. That's gone by the wayside! Now everyone just says oh but think how much worse you're covid would be without the jab. Well, how on earth can that be proven?

QueenOfHiraeth · 15/10/2024 21:11

I've had my flu jab last week and thought I wasn't eligible for Covid as I don't fit any risk categories I am aware of but my NHS app would allow me to book one now so I'm a bit confused.
Flu was fine this year, no side effects at all

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Celticliving · 15/10/2024 21:07

pasta · 15/10/2024 16:50

How did you get covid jabs? I really want one but am not entitled this year. Last year carers were allowed to have them.

I had a flu jab on Friday and have felt really ill since but tbh have been assuming that I caught covid or flu too, as it has been such a strong reaction

I have asthma and an auto-immune condition, so was invited early.

Having had pneumonia earlier this year, I am thankful to have been offered the jabs.

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Celticliving · 15/10/2024 21:02

traybake81 · 15/10/2024 16:09

how did you find the other times?

I deciding whether to just get the flu jab or tag on covid to

I've had one previous bad experience but the others have all been fine.

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Bloom15 · 15/10/2024 20:53

I was ok apart from a sore arm

LorettyTen · 15/10/2024 20:50

@Nousernamesleftatall it's far more complicated than you'd understand.

GrannyGoggles · 15/10/2024 20:41

We’re both ancient. I’m post cancer treatment. My husband has a number of issues. We were both totally fine after double dose

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Allthehorsesintheworld · 15/10/2024 20:39

First time I’ve not had any side effects/symptoms. Separate jabs, few days apart.

Nousernamesleftatall · 15/10/2024 20:37

LorettyTen · 15/10/2024 19:30

@Marmunia10667 you're preaching to the wrong person. I'm a microbiologist, I've worked on many vaccines and know how valuable they are.
You've been fine? Well whoop de do for you. Next time you might not be, or you might pass it on to someone vulnerable.

Gosh you still think the Covid vaccine prevents infection or transmission? Wow.

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 15/10/2024 20:35

I had mine in the same arm this year, having previously always staggered them by two weeks. Had 12 hours or so of feeling tired and a bit achy then … fine!

Think this was my mildest reaction to a Covid jab yet. I hardly ever have any reaction to the flu jab beyond soreness at the site.

Zippea · 15/10/2024 20:32

I had both done in the same arm and felt rough plus, my arm hurt for the best part of a week. I think next time I will have them done spaced out by a fortnight.

outforawalkbiatch · 15/10/2024 20:31

loulouljh · 15/10/2024 20:29

I am sorry but who on earth would have this stuff knowing everything we know....

Because I've been having the flu vaccine for years, since way before covid and have no issues
Because I'm immunocompromised and trying to do my best to protect myself against covid and I've had 8 vaccines without an issue

ilovesooty · 15/10/2024 20:30

loulouljh · 15/10/2024 20:29

I am sorry but who on earth would have this stuff knowing everything we know....

Oh not again... 🙄

loulouljh · 15/10/2024 20:29

I am sorry but who on earth would have this stuff knowing everything we know....

MadisonAvenue · 15/10/2024 20:29

I usually get a sore arm from the flu jab and the Covid one usually knocks me about the following day or so with a bad headache, aching joints and tiredness as well as a sore arm.

I had both last week, first time I’ve had both on the same day, and apart from a slight headache on the night time all I’ve had are sore arms.

Auburng · 15/10/2024 20:26

doodleygirl · 15/10/2024 16:12

I was ok apart from a sore arm, my mum was fine but my sister felt rubbish for 24 hrs. No idea why some people feel awful and some are fine.

Sometimes its random as the flu strains change each year

Also diet could be a factor. Does your sister eat no or little fruit n veg compared to you and mum? That could be a factor.

ahemfem · 15/10/2024 20:22

I'd stagger them personally

lemonlavendar · 15/10/2024 20:20

I had both in different arms. No side effects at all which I was delighted with as previously the Covid vaccine made me feel very unwell and dizzy.
I am coming out of 3 years of Long Covid and desperately want to regain full health, although looks like I will have residual effects ongoing...who knows.

user1471453601 · 15/10/2024 20:18

Except for a slightly sore arm for the next day (both injection in same arm) I was fine.

User79853257976 · 15/10/2024 20:14

No, I’ve never had any symptoms from a flu jab.

getthosetitsup · 15/10/2024 20:10

I had my jabs a week apart this year. Flu first and I had a cold the following week (and am still recovering from the tiredness and chesty cough). I think it was genuine coincidence through. The rest of my (as yet unvaccinated this year) household have also had colds and DD16 had it first. It's lingered with her too.

Covid jab just left me with a bloody sore upper arm for a day or so.

beeloubee · 15/10/2024 20:07

I was injured by pfizer. Still suffering 3 years later. Look at the new daily mail articles on it and check the comments. Full of people affected badly by it.

Tulips543 · 15/10/2024 20:01

Paid for flu jab 2 weeks ago - no side effects whatsoever.

ilovesooty · 15/10/2024 19:53

Marmunia10667 · 15/10/2024 17:21

I've zero Covid vaccines and I've been fine! Not sure why people set themselves up for a rough few days, and the risk of permanent damage.

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And I don't understand why people decline the jab if it's offered, but we all have different viewpoints.

I had both, one in each arm and felt absolutely fine, but I've very rarely had any kind of adverse reaction.