Flu Shots

[Lilith]

Does anyone else get reactions to flu shots? For the last few days (had mine on Wedensday), I been having low-grade fevers---especially at night---and the injection site is red, warm, and a little raised. I've had this reaction before, usually goes away after 3-4 days, but I was just wondering if anyone else has had any kind of reaction.

Thankies!

 

[anonymous]

no i have never had a reaction to my flu shot....sorry! hope your arm feels better soon! guess the couple of days are worth it not to get the flu hey! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Laura

 

[JazzysMom]

It is common for any type of vaccine for that to happen. Everytime my daughter received her childhood vaccinations, I was reminded it could happen. Remember that there is a needle & "Burst" of medicine going into one localized area to be disbursed later. It makes sense that there will be a slight fever & tenderness of the area.

 

[spicyone18]

This year I had the worst reaction to the flu shot. I had high fevers, and couldn't get out of bed for 3 or 4 days just felt like crap. The site wasn't very irritated at all, but it was bruised for a while.

 

[wallflower]

I didn't get a fever or anything, but it was VERY sore for a day. I couldn't sleep on that side at all. I am noticing that my arm gets a "numb" feeling that is really strange. There is no tingle, just a whooshing feeling of numbness (although my arm doesn't actually go numb) - mostly in my lower arm and hand. I can't imagine what about the flu shot would cause it, but I seem to be noticing it since the shot. Probably just coincidence.

 

[anonymous]

I have massive reactions to them. 2 years ago when I got it I got so sick right away, fevers, sweats, loss of appetite. Eventually in 2 weeks it led to an admission. Since then ive avoided getting the flu shot.

Chad 28m/w cf

 

[Emily65Roses]

I don't recall ever having a reaction to my flu shot other than the weird heavy feeling you get in your arm.

 

[EB24]

Yeah, I get the flu. It has happened the last 2 years, so this year NO flu shot for me.

 

[Lilith]

When I had mine done I tried not to flex my arm or tense my muscles when the nurse injected it. It worked, my arm didn't get sore, but I got that slight reaction. I could slam it into a wall and it wouldn't hurt, but I had a fever...go figure. Anyway, I'm doing better now, and thanks for your replies!