Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting a flu shot, and I just wanted to know if it hurts. I'm really scared to get one, but I don't freak out and like scream or anything....any tips on relaxing? Any help would be awesome! God bless!
2007-10-09 09:59:47 · 45 answers · asked by Randa 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Just to add something else-
I got really sick last year with bronchitis(sp?) and it almost turned into Pneumonia...thats why im considering the shot. Thanks so much for the advice so far! God bless!
2007-10-09 10:04:45 · update #1
Well you all, I got my flu shot tonight after taking some of the advice you guys provided. It did hurt a little...I just turned my head the other way, and closed my eyes. It wasn't that bad! Thanks for the advice everyone! God bless! =)
2007-10-09 12:37:38 · update #2
Not at all! Just don't look. Take a deep breath and think of something nice!
2007-10-09 10:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Horse Lover 4 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Do Flu Shots Hurt
2016-10-04 01:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just so happened to have gotten a flu shot today. It did not hurt me one bit. I am not just saying that to ease your mind. LoL. The whole reason I avoided getting flu shots for a long time was I thought it would hurt alot. I barely felt it. The nurse told me to just simply relax my arm and wiggle my fingers. I'm guessing if you try the same you might not feel it much either. Also if the person giving you the shot isn't in a stabby mood that could help it not be so discomforting. Hope that helped ease your mind abit.
2007-10-09 10:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by C M 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not any worse than any other shot. Just take a deep breath and relax your muscles. Your arm might be just a little sore the next day, but it's certainly not excruciating pain :-)
Talk to your doctor beforehand, they can tell you what to expect. It will be over in a matter of seconds.
I got my nose pierced - just think, it can't be worse than having a much larger needle shoved all the way through your nostril! Now that hurt!
2007-10-09 10:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, just imagen someone poked you gently with a sharp pencil. Just don't look at it and you'll be like -- that's it? The only thing is it gets really sore after. I recommend you get some soft, warm towels and gentlely lay them on the vacinated arm. Also, it might variey who does your shot. If your trying to save money, I recommend you get yours done at Costco or CVS, maybe even Walgreens ( sorry for the incorrect spelling ). On a scale from 1 to 10 I would say a 2 or 3. For the pain after, I would say 7 or 8. There is no pain tolerance really because its like a poke.
Hope it helps,
Addy
2014-01-05 05:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that hurts about the Flu shot is the initial sting of the needle. It is quick though.
The Anthrax series of shots do hurt though. They leave your arm sore for like 3 days.
2007-10-09 10:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by Jesus & Kristle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only hurts if the person giving it is not very good at giving shots. I hated shots myself but after the pain of childbirth, I can handle anything. You might want to look into the flu inhaler. Good luck.
2007-10-09 10:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had one a 3or 4 years ago and i was in bed for 3 days it was just like having the flu itself. however i have to say that i have not had the flu since then. unless there was a real bad epidemic going around I would not have another one....no it dont hurt just stings a bit
2007-10-09 10:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had mine last week. Just like any injection - short, sharp jab and that's it. No - it doesn't really hurt - much better that than 'flu.
Just keep breathing very slowly and steadily so that you relax at the moment of impact.
2007-10-09 10:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by Veronica Alicia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Really depends on how much you tense up your arm. The actual shot doesn't hurt, just a tiny little pin prick like a mosquito bite. Whether it swells is often depending on how tense or relaxed you are before you get the shot. So just relax, or get the nasal spray.
2016-03-28 05:27:06 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this is a late reply, I just had my flu jab done for the first time. I was very nervous with needles.... the jab is alot smaller then i thought it would be. just a tiny pinch for about a second if that and that s it. pain rating, i d give it a 1.5 :) speak to the doctor if your nervous and don t tense your muscles and look away... hope this helps to anyone else having it this year
2016-10-27 08:41:48 · answer #11 · answered by Cameron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋