today i feel achey, tired, and think i have a small fever
2006-11-15 10:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by aj 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
hi im a medical student...
the flu shot that is given in the U.S. is an attenuated virus mixed viral antigens. So it cant "make" you sick. What your eperiencing is probably your immune system preparing to fight a viral infection or 'gearing up' as if it were exposed to the live viral antigens....
2006-11-15 10:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by abagley1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shot can make you feel a little yucky for a day or two but does not give you the flu.
2006-11-15 10:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Peepers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vaccine contains inactived flu virus, so it is impossible to catch the flu virus from the vaccine. However, the inactivated virus is still in your system, so it is possible to get flu like symptoms from the virus which will go away. They should have warned you of this potential side effect as its relatively common.
2006-11-15 11:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by tonicdoc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats normal. I had a flu shot last Wednesday...my arm blew up and was hot, sore, bruised and itchy..also a normal reaction!
You will feel better in a couple of days.
2006-11-15 10:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is quite normal after a flu shot, will last a few days, got mine yesterday and the point of entry on my arm is swollen and sore, just a temp thing.
2006-11-15 10:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by t.i.m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get what is called a dead load of the virus.
it can cause symptoms, but not the actual thing.
I hate getting those,because you feel like crap for days, and you wonder if its worth it, because you may never get the flu!!
But it is worth it, the flu is worse.
But yes, it did make you not "sick"but you have symptoms.
Hope you feel Better :)
2006-11-15 10:50:09 · answer #6 · answered by Oorah Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do inject you with the flu when they give you the shot her is a great site that gives alot of info
2006-11-15 10:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by worriedmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋