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Post by leannec on Jan 26, 2016 17:13:31 GMT
So dh got a flu shot in December at work (he's a realtor and his broker arranged for it to be available at the office) ... he's been ragging on me to get one since then  I was grocery shopping yesterday and had to pick up a prescription and asked if they were still giving flu shots ... yup ... OK  So I get this shot ... no biggie ... but within an hour my arm is killing me and it still hurts  Oh well, I'll deal  Did you get a flu shot this year? |
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Post by Fidget on Jan 26, 2016 17:15:16 GMT
Yes, I do every year. The more you move your arm around the quicker it will feel better, don't baby it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2016 17:15:20 GMT
Yes, my best friend had debilitating side effects from the flu. I will freely admit it is hard to remember to get it done. My arm was fine. I still remember how a tetanus shot feels!
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Post by iluvpink on Jan 26, 2016 17:15:39 GMT
Yes, always do. Some years my arm hurts worse than others. It's best to get it in the arm you use most and make sure to keep it active that day. A little Motrin may help.
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Post by gar on Jan 26, 2016 17:18:17 GMT
No...not sure why not really....I'm not in a high risk group and I suppose it's a bit of 'it won't happen to me' thinking.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jan 26, 2016 17:18:52 GMT
I got mine in October and I thought it was a lot more painful than in previous years. It felt better within a day or two, though.
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Post by JoP on Jan 26, 2016 17:19:20 GMT
Yes I did and made hubby get one as well  |
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Post by lily on Jan 26, 2016 17:19:32 GMT
Rub your arm where the injection site was. You need to dissipate the medication.
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Post by luckyexwife on Jan 26, 2016 17:21:12 GMT
I got mine in October and I thought it was a lot more painful than in previous years. It felt better within a day or two, though. Me too. I don't remember it hurting in previous years, but this year it hurt for 2 or 3 days. Not high pain, just enough to notice it. |
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Post by littlemama on Jan 26, 2016 17:22:26 GMT
I did, but by the time I took DS to get his (3 days later), the Dr office was out of them.
I didn't find that this year's was as painful as years past though.
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Post by KelleeM on Jan 26, 2016 17:25:06 GMT
I did. It didn't bother me at all this year.
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Post by just PEAchy on Jan 26, 2016 17:25:28 GMT
We all got them in my family. My kids and DH always get them, but this was the first time I have. I'm over 50 and my doctor highly recommended it. I don't remember my arm hurting or any other side effects.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2016 17:25:43 GMT
Yes, we all did and have done so for the past few years. Better safe than sorry.
No arm pain. Maybe whoever injected you was rough. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 26, 2016 17:28:01 GMT
no, I didn't get one (yet) this year... In the past, I would get one every year because the company where I used to work brought a service in to give them on-site, for free. I just don't think about it quite so much any more, which is a bad thing, I know, because the actual flu would be horrible to get. As I get older, I know it's more important, too.
ETA: my arm would ALWAYS hurt and be stiff afterward.
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Post by Dictionary on Jan 26, 2016 17:29:36 GMT
Personally I feel it's all on how the person who is giving the shot is experienced at it. Are they a dart thrower or a plower..the plower is the one who sticks the damn needle in so slow and the end result is that sore muscle and you will notice you are getting a shot. Granted the thickness of the medication is another fact, but I hate those plow types makes me want to just do it myself. Best thing is warm compress and move the arm.
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Post by Patter on Jan 26, 2016 17:31:09 GMT
Yes, our family gets them every October every single year. My girls have health issues, and we cannot have the flu in our house. One is getting ready to have open heart surgery so we definitely make sure we also always use hand sanitizer all of the time. We keep it in the car, purses, etc.  |
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 26, 2016 17:31:14 GMT
I did this year because I didn't want to get sick before my surgery. I am sold on them. And will get them every year from now on.
Jen
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 26, 2016 17:31:44 GMT
Yes, I had a flu shot in October. I don't remember it hurting. I get a flu shot every year. I teach at a community college and the flu is always floating around in January and February..
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jan 26, 2016 17:36:09 GMT
I did along with two other shots in the same arm. I couldn't even lift my arm in the shower the next morning without whimpering.
Last year, I got the flu and was at the hospital with it so I don't ever want to skip it again.
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 26, 2016 17:37:14 GMT
Nope, never have. DH doesn't, either.
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Post by jen on Jan 26, 2016 17:38:34 GMT
Everyone in the house has gotten their flu shot except me this year. My dh complained about his arm hurting for a week after getting his shot at work & I've just not thought about getting mine at all after that. I need to put it on my to-do list!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2016 17:39:46 GMT
Always. Two years ago, my arm hurt like hell after. More so than usual.
But I've been exposed twice to confirmed cases of the flu where I was that person's caretaker and I didn't get sick. It's worth the discomfort.
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Post by Anita on Jan 26, 2016 17:44:28 GMT
Yes. DH has a compromised immune system, so everyone in the house gets them in hopes it helps protect him.
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Post by genealopea on Jan 26, 2016 17:45:09 GMT
Yes, I get it every year. I had the flu once, and don't every want to get it again - it was miserable.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 26, 2016 17:47:08 GMT
Nope. Never have.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jan 26, 2016 17:47:40 GMT
Yes I do. I get one every year when two of my kids get theirs (they have compromised immune systems) I started getting it with them in solidarity.
My arm always kills me for a few days after I get it. Sometimes it even gets red and hot to the touch. It will eventually go away!
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Post by scrapngranny on Jan 26, 2016 17:49:08 GMT
Without a doubt every year!! Over 20 years ago I got the flu and I don't ever want to relive that experience.
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 26, 2016 17:49:48 GMT
Yes. I get it every year. My arm wasn't sore really, but I had a tender lump at the injection site for a couple days v
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 26, 2016 17:51:11 GMT
No, but I need to. Around the time when they were first available, everyone in our house was doing the revolving door of illness and I didn't want to get one while I was currently sick.
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jan 26, 2016 17:53:39 GMT
Every year.
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