Flu jab what to expect

Bath_cube

My local pharmacy told me I'm entitled to a free jab when I called in to pick up my meds. What should I expect?. Does it feel like the dentists needle but in your arm rather than mouth. And is it a myth that you get the flu days after?.

Litchielou

Had mine in Asda pharmacy today, I pay for mine, they took my details and name of my doctor, didn't feel anything, the pharmacist gave me details of the vaccine I paid £5 and I was on my way. It is not a live vaccine so you cannot get flu but can sometimes feel off for a couple of days (I've never had any symptoms).
I had proper flu about 5 years ago wouldn't want to go through that again that's why I have it. Didn't get out of bed for over a week.

[Deleted User]

I've had it the last few years and never had a problem, just had a bit of an achy arm for a day or so.
It will be over in a matter of minutes - the only thing I'd suggest is to wear a top you can easily pull up over your arm or down over your shoulder.

pattycake

I get a free flu jab at my dr’s surgery. It’s literally a production line. Patients line up, coats off, sleeves rolled up, and receptionists direct to different rooms as they become available. Once in the room, name is taken by one person whilst the Dr/nurse does the deed. Takes no time at all and I didn’t feel a thing. I was in and out in probably two minutes a couple of weeks ago.

I was perfectly well afterwards but the injection site was hot, swollen and a bit sore for a couple of days afterwards.

Nile

Bath_cube wrote: »

My local pharmacy told me I'm entitled to a free jab when I called in to pick up my meds. What should I expect?. Does it feel like the dentists needle but in your arm rather than mouth. And is it a myth that you get the flu days after?.

Does it feel like the dentists needle but in your arm rather than mouth.
No it doesn't. You hardly feel a thing.

And is it a myth that you get the flu days after?
Yes it is a myth. You cannot get the flu from having the jab.

As you'll see from my other thread, I recently had the flu jab at Asda. I didn't feel a thing and there was no redness or soreness or ache.

I've heard people say they've had flu and struggled to get to work. They haven't had flu, they've had a heavy cold. If you've ever had flu, you'll never confuse a cold and flu ever again.

I've had flu, it was shocking how weak I felt. I could barely walk to the bathroom, never mind leave the house.............for days.

System

I had mine earlier in the week, it felt more like a scratch than a needle.

I didnt have any side effects and will have it again next year.

john-306

I paid £9.99 for one last Saturday, I did find over the next few days I had a slight runny nose but no other symptoms.
It was a bit more than a scratch but nothing horrendous.

teddysmum

I have always had a slight ache in my arm ,for the rest of the day, but it's the same with my vitamin B jab (due next week so I'll probably get one in each arm.)


Whether it hurts depends on the person doing the jab, but a nurse, who's never hurt me, told me that the secret is to support the hand of the arm being used and let the arm relax, as it's a tight muscle that causes pain.

no.1swimmum

Had mine about 10 days ago. I had flu jab in one arm and my quarterly B12 in the other, I can honestly say that the B12 hurt more as injected, and was sore for about 24 hours, i always feel a bit out of sorts for a couple of hours after B12 and can't say i felt any worse for having a flu jab.

McKneff

Never had a problem, injection takes 3 second, injection site is a little sore for a day. Thats it

KxMx

I never have any side effects, apart from a sore/swollen injection site, which for me takes at least 3 days to clear.