Flu jabs today :(

[LadyVictoriaOfCake]

for peter, myself, dd1+2. dd3 doesnt have to have it as she isnt asthmatic.

fortunatly i can bribe the dd's with birthday party afterwards.

Does it normally make you feel unwell? I take it it's a good sign if peter is well enough to be able to have one (iykwim)

i have no idea if it can make you unwell. should i stock up on more calpol fior the dd's and paracetyamol for me and peter?

he has to have it, as flu could kill him

I've had the flu jab every year for the last 3 years and have never felt unwell from it. Just a slightly sore arm for a day or two

I don't think flu jabs contain live virus, so you shouldn't feel ill afterwards...

from an NHS FAQ

"Modern flu immunisation does not usually cause problems. You may experience a slight soreness in your arm following the injection. Sometimes, it can cause mild fever and slight muscle aches for a day or so. There is no active virus in a flu vaccine so it cant cause flu. However, people sometimes catch other flu-like viruses, or very occasionally catch flu before the vaccine takes effect. Allergic reactions to the vaccine are rare."

So I guess that means the older jabs had a live vaccine and that's where the story of getting ill after the jab comes from. But modern flu jabs are fine.

well it was pretty painless. dd2 actually smiled all the way through it lol.

Well done for your bravery