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I_UndergroundPanther

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10. Got my flu and Pnumonia shot

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Original post)

Wed Sep 9, 2020, 09:10 PM

Sep 2020

In late August.

If the flu is raging strong by March I'll get it again.

However I had a reaction to both shots
My arm got red and swollen like I had cellulitis.
It took 4 days for that to go away. Sometimes my arm itches even today.

And I had flu symptoms for a day,body aches,fever,tired and headaches. It lasted a day and a half.

Don't get Pnumonia and flu shots in the same arm.

Lesson learned.

At least my immune system reacted. Good sign however uncomfortable.

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Flu shot question [View all] MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 OP

I have read that it's better to wait until October The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #1

That's what I've read too; also that it takes appalachiablue Sep 2020 #3

Normal flu season, yes, and for older individuals with waning immunity issues. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #4

Thank you for your help MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #6

The earlier the better. I got mine as soon as available in end of August. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #2

I work for a hospital system, and... The Genealogist Sep 2020 #5

Thank you... Mike Nelson Sep 2020 #7

Got mine last month, right when it was available. CottonBear Sep 2020 #8

I always waited until October in years past, but was told this year not to do that... Frustratedlady Sep 2020 #9

Got my flu and Pnumonia shot I_UndergroundPanther Sep 2020 #10

My doctor says to not wait as it takes 8 weeks for fullest immunity to be established wishstar Sep 2020 #11

Thank you wishstar MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #12

I have been waiting to November question everything Sep 2020 #13