All SF vaccinated people - come tell me how you felt after please.

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I am booked to have my jab soon and have read on various threads everyones reactions but they have kind of got mixed up. Some said just sore arm, bit tired and others mentioned not being able to stand on one leg... that worries me. Just really want to see some figures of exactly how many so far have had the jab and how many of those suffered more than a sore arm.

Please also say if you had the C jab or P jab.

Thank you x

Had Pandemrix on Saturday morning. Didn't feel it going in at all and they make you wait for 5 mins to ensure you don't have a bad reaction. Felt a bit tired on Saturday and Sunday and had a sore arm for a few days, but other than that, all fine!

Word of warning - if you DO go ahead with the jab might be best to stay away from Mumsnet and Swine Flu jab threads for a while. There are a lot of posters out there who are intent on providing links to dodgy web sites and citing erroneous facts about both Pandemrix and Celvapan. I totally respect an individuals decision not to have the jab, but some of the posts are downright irresponsible and seem to be coming from people who are desperate to justify not having the vaccine - I showed them to my obstetrician (who is also a close friend) and she was appalled at some of the things that have been written....but still very freaky to read if you have just made the decision to get innoculated, so best to steer clear. x

Lumpasmelly:
Have to let you know that I too feel that some of the links and information on this forum make me worry more about my decision too. I read most of the links and will not yet vaccinate as I am still not convinced of the safety of this vaccine... but the (irresponsible?) links by those who oppose my view aren't really a problem.

Surely you don't truly believe that those posting links that indicate concerns about the safety of this vaccine - are doing so just to ..."justify not having the vaccine"??

Anymore than I believe you are posting what you do to "justify having the vaccine".

We are just reaching different conclusions based on a variety of information we are priveleged to have access to - the fact that we read it differently is no reason to hide from eachother's viewpoint.

tinalouiseuk - I am sure that none of the women who have taken the jab are exactly jumping for joy at having it done. They have just reached a conclusion based upon the information that has been provided to them by GPs/obstetricians etc. On the whole, they are not having a go at the women who are NOT having the jab, and they are not telling the women how are not having the jab that they are harming themeselves and their unborn children. In addition, they are recognising that there is a small risk with any medical procedure.

In comparison, SOME of those that are not taking the jab (a decision that is perfectly reasonable in its own right as there is no right answer)are posting long e-mails with links to dodgy websites citing miscarriages/ still births/autism/Guille Barre Syndrome caused by the vaccination etc - I just don't see how this is helpful, and I question the motives of such posts. Are you trying to change peoples minds about having the vaccination and if you are, what medical qualification do you have to justify such intervention? ....or are you trying to make people feel bad for making the decision to have the vaccine (after all - their decision doesn't hurt you)?...or are you just trying to reassure yourselves? I have only plumped for the latter rationale as it is the kindest.

Just an observation.

We had the P jab on Thursday evening. My youngest had a half dose and has to go back for the other half in 3 weeks. She's been fine. DD and I felt achey, lethargic and generally groggy over the weekend but nothing paracetamol couldn't relieve. This evening I have picked up Tamiflu for DS who has been ill since Sunday. GP says it is highly unusual and not linked to having the jab but the cynic in me tells me otherwise ...

Lumpasmelly:
I am not trying to change anybody's mind - that is a responsibility no-one should carry for another. I am simply doing what I thought this forum encouraged - sharing information. It would be pointless if all opinions on here showed only a limited view.

I have read the confusion here and feel we are all in the same boat - "making people feel bad" is hardly my intent (or any other posters on this site as far as I can tell)!!

The opinions shared about individual experiences with doctors and others in the health profession reflect confusion amongst those carrying out the vaccinations too - this fills me with concern and I think it is marvellous that those of us trying to make our decisions, can read so many experiences... from a variety of sources.

The fact that our opinions differ Lumpasmelly, should not continue to clog this thread - we have both had our say