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Anyone had the flu vaccine shot on its own this season?

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DumplingsAndStew · 04/11/2021 14:27

I'm often fairly sensitive to something in the flu shots, so it's helpful to know in advance what effects people have had (I usually use this to decide whether to take it or not, but am going to have it regardless this year, just need to prepare)

Has anyone here had it alone? (Not alongside the covid Booster.) I'll be having mine with the covid Booster but would be helpful to know which effects could be attributed to just the fly vaccine.

Thanks.

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MrsFoxyplease · 05/11/2021 19:56

No side effects at all.

iwishiwasafish · 05/11/2021 19:58

Had mine a few days ago. Usually feel a bit off for a few days, sore arm, joint pain, sometimes a rash.

Absolutely nothing this year 🥳

BewareTheBeardedDragon · 05/11/2021 20:08

I felt a bit under the weather in the evening of the day I had it and it made my arm sore for two weeks but that was just annoying and not in any way debilitating.

kissmelittleass · 05/11/2021 20:13

I had flu vaccine on its own and weirdly had a very sore armpit for 3-4 days it felt very bruised , first time I've ever had that symptom with the flu jab

Scarby9 · 05/11/2021 20:17

I had the flu vaccine on its own. I had a very slightly achy arm for about 24hrs but no other side effects.

Bert2020 · 05/11/2021 20:22

I had mine but not even a sore arm this time

MenopauseSucks · 08/11/2021 22:03

Had the flu jab in September - no side effects. It has wiped me out in the past so nice not to have problems this time!

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