2007-10-22 11:21:38 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Flu vaccine is a live attenuated ( reduced potency) virus. It is thus possible for it to sometimes produce mild flu like symptoms.
2007-10-22 12:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A flu jab will not give you any symptoms - UNLESS you already have the flu in your system and then it will draw it out. Sometimes the site of the jab will be sore and red for a couple of days, if this happens then a cool flannel applied will help and a paracetemol or two will ease any discomfort, other than that there should be no other symptoms. I worked for a Doctor for five years and we had a Flu Campaign at this time each year to vaccinate the elderly and the vulnerable (people with existing medical conditions). I have kidney failure and have had a jab every year with no problem. I have only ever had the flu ONCE in my life - it was dreadful and kept me in bed for three days unable to do anything. Since that time I would rather have the jab than risk catching it again! Also don't forget that there is also a jab against Pneumonia you can also have - you only need it the once and it lasts a lifetime - worth asking about.
2007-10-22 22:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i have my flu jab i get flu like symptoms that can last a week but other people have no problems at all ,will still have mine again this year .
2007-10-22 11:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by rudd_linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't have a "swine flu jab". Pigs get swine flu. You had a novel H1N1 flu vaccination. Is that all you had??? You didn't have the combination vaccine? As of 2010, the new vaccine combines seasonal H1N1 flu, novel H1N1 flu, seasonal H3N2, a new strain of H3N2, type B and B/Brisbane. "should i be worried?" -- Not at this stage. The whole point of a vaccination is to trigger an immune response so what you feel isn't strange since it's occurring within 48 hours of a vaccination. Just take it easy for the next couple of days. The injectable form of the vaccine contains inactivated viral particles -- they can't replicate -- so what you feel should pass in 2-3 days.
2016-05-24 20:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by patrice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Influenza. It made me more ill than actually having the 'flu. I wouldn't have one ever again. I'd rather have the 'flu.
2007-10-23 06:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by happy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a sore arm from the jab
2007-10-23 00:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by alittleminx01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flu
2007-10-22 11:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
none, if you are not allergic to eggs, there is nothing in the vaccine that can cause symptoms.
2007-10-22 11:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bruised uncomfortable arm...get over it !
2007-10-22 11:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by SKIN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋