Covid and Flu jabs and feeling awful!

[Celticliving]

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!

Had the flu jab on Thursday, started to feel ill on Sunday and still feeling rough. It's the first time I've has the jab and never had flu so maybe my immune system is in overdrive.

Loving the tin foil hat brigade. Maybe you've missed the memo that many have signed up for the injuries payment scheme. Thousands have life-changing injuries. Look at the heart problems, clots and strokes. Doctors won't make a connection though for fear of being struck off.

@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.

@Oldandcobwebby I didn't realise it was so expensive to have it done privately! I imagined it was similar to the cost of the flu jab.

Tell me then why so many adverse effects? Why blood clots and strokes in particular?

Is it safe and effective? When if there is some evidence that certain COVID-19 vaccines can increase risk factors for stroke, is is not withdrawn?

I'd rather have a few shivers and sniffles than a stroke.

Make me change my mind.

@Marmunia10667
Make me change my mind.

Are you serious? Why would I waste my time trying to convince someone I don't know of anything? I couldn't care less if you're a founder member of the tin hat polishers' society, it makes no odds to me what you believe.
Anyway, I'm used to talking to adults.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

I'd stagger them personally

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.

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.

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

Oh not again... 🙄

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

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.

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.

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

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

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