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Have you had this year's flu vaccine?

95 replies

DumplingsAndStew · 17/10/2020 11:52

Some years I am more sensitive to side effects / reactions than others.

How are the reported levels of side effects this year?

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mouldygrapes · 17/10/2020 12:09

Yes, had it on Thursday. Nothing in terms of reactions, I’ve not heard of anyone who’s reported anything yet.
I work in the NHS so we all get vaccinated annually

plixy · 17/10/2020 12:10

I had it couple weeks ago. So have my parents and in laws. No reactions or side effects from anyone.

AlexaShutUp · 17/10/2020 12:10

Yes, had it two weeks ago. Did not experience any side effects.

MrsCat1 · 17/10/2020 12:10

I had mine last week. Slightly achey all over the next day but fine thereafter.

SqidgeBum · 17/10/2020 12:12

I had it about 2 weeks ago. I dont normally get it but I am pregnant. I had no side effects at all, not even a sore arm or a bruise. It was like it never happened.

BeyondMyWits · 17/10/2020 12:15

Not yet... my "priority" flu vaccination will be in late November.

Mapless · 17/10/2020 12:15

I had it early this morning. So far so good.

FrancesHaHa · 17/10/2020 12:18

Not yet. Pharmacy told me they should have stocks at the end of the month.

FrancesHaHa · 17/10/2020 12:19

I normally get it easily at this time of year. Not sure if this is linked to companies buying up stocks, or do NHS have a set amount and more people taking it up

Useruseruserusee · 17/10/2020 12:20

I had mine two weeks ago through work (teacher). No side effects at all aside from an aching arm for a day.

FourPlasticRings · 17/10/2020 12:20

Yes, about three weeks ago. No issues to report, slightly sore arm lasted about a day.

CountessFrog · 17/10/2020 12:21

Yes, I work in the NHS.

I had really achey legs the following night, bit of a sniffle, nothing else, it was ten days ago.

Parkandride · 17/10/2020 12:21

Arm hurt more this year but only lasted a day Smile

diplodocusinermine · 17/10/2020 12:22

Yes, last week - no side effects. DH on Thursday, no side effects.

Playdoughbum · 17/10/2020 12:22

Last week. Sore arm but I’ve had worse. No other effects Smile

bengalcat · 17/10/2020 12:22

Have it annually as work in NHS . Never had a reaction to flu or indeed any vaccine .

MozzchopsThirty · 17/10/2020 12:23

Nothing at all this year not even an achy arm

DumplingsAndStew · 17/10/2020 12:23

This all sounds really positive thank you. I've had an invitation to book mine, but need to consider timing etc to make sure I can navigate side effects around caring duties etc.

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TheBlueStocking · 17/10/2020 12:23

I've had it. No after effects apart from aching at the site of the injection.

TheChippendenSpook · 17/10/2020 12:23

This is the first year I haven't felt awful afterwards. It's not unusual for me to feel rubbish at this time of year though.

Wetweekend99 · 17/10/2020 12:24

I had it a while ago. (Nhs) no side effects not even an achey arm this year.

Audreyseyebrows · 17/10/2020 12:26

Yes, feeling quite yucky and a swollen arm.

Themarvellousmrsm · 17/10/2020 12:26

Yes 2 weeks ago, my arm felt like it had been punched hard for a few days afterwards but I usually get this.

Dh felt unwell for the rest of the day then fine.

Eccle80 · 17/10/2020 12:36

I had mine a couple of weeks ago, very sore arm with a big hot red raised area, but it did settle down within a week. Otherwise ok in myself.

Bickles · 17/10/2020 12:40

Yes, DH and I have had it, as have my parents. Achy arm for a day, otherwise fine but I’ve never had side effects from a jab.

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