2020 flu shot

The response was likely due to your already having been exposed to one or other of the strains of flu in the vaccine.
 
Interesting...
 
I had a flu shot twice, once in the Army and once when I started working in a hospital and never again. Laid out coughing up phlegm and wishing to die for over a week each time. A reasonable diet, basic hygiene and plenty of fresh air year around works for me.
 
I scheduled my moms shot for next Tuesday. I usually skip it but not this year, I’m getting mine at the same time.
 
I got real sick after a smallpox immunization. Also "enjoyed" all of the side effects from seven anthrax shots. I haven't missed a flu shot in 20 years, those ones are easy. I like having a Swiss army knife of antibodies.
 
had the flu and pneumonia shot no problems.
 
I got the 2020 flu shot as did my wife, no reaction except a tiny bit sore for a day. I also got my second Shingrix with no reaction. I will say my arm was a bit sore from the first Shingrix but from what I understand it's a very small price to pay. I have been getting flu vaccines every year for 20+ years, I haven't gotten the flu and the worst reaction I ever got was feeling a bit lousy for a day.
 
I've gotten flu shots regularly over the last thirty years because of my wifes employment. Last year I ended up at home two days with a fever and all the good stuff that goes with it. That was the first time it was like that. I did get the flu several years ago and don't care to repeat that again anytime soon. I will get my shot this year soon so here's hoping it goes better this year.
 
Being in healthcare field for many years, it was almost the default that I would get a flu shot annually, unfortunately one year I developed Guillain-Barre syndrome with fairly significant paralysis, I subsequently avoided taking the Flu short the last 20 years. My wife an I rarely get sick, but now that we are north of 65 will need to reconsider. I recommend Shingrix for most people, it is very active and the chance that one gets Herpes Zoster increases as one gets older. Make sure you get both Shingrix vaccine doses.
 
pontiac428 said:
I got real sick after a smallpox immunization. Also "enjoyed" all of the side effects from seven anthrax shots. I haven't missed a flu shot in 20 years, those ones are easy. I like having a Swiss army knife of antibodies.
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Ah yes the anthrax shots. I had a series of 5 and they made me extremely sore and tired.

The smallpox was not bad. Some guys got real bad as we didn’t shower for 2 weeks after.
 
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