Feeling the effects of the vaccines I had
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
October 30, 2019 7:04am CST
Where I got my flu shot isn't too bad. It is a bit red and sore but the same as it always is. It will go away in a few day. The right arm where I got the pneumonia shot is red and swollen and even my cloths rubbing on it is very painful. I can only lift my arm half why up before it gets too painful. I am also feeling achy and sore all over, chills, headache and nauseated. No fun working this way. It says the effects will last a few days so I should be feeling fine by the weekend.
It is worth is though because if I were to get pneumonia with my heart condition and lungs problems it would not be good. I would much rather suffer the pain now then have to fight for my life again.
For those of you who get the flu shot/pneumonia vaccine do you ever have any side effect?
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
I never got it before of heart attack and surgery but now I can't risk getting sick. I had the flu once really bad and I never want to go through that again if I can avoid it.
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@Bensen32 (27753)
• United States
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe Well hope you don't get sick, good luck.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
31 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe I am so sorry, this must be a bit worrying for you.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Oct 19
@LadyDuck It is. I may have to call the doctor and see if this is a normal reaction
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@shaggin (72262)
• United States
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe oh okay so they are more important for you then others your age due to your heart and lungs problems. I hope you feel better from it soon but definitely better a little discomfort now then dying from the flu or pneumonia
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
It is usually only give when you are 65 and you only get it once but because if my heart condition and lung problems they recommend I get it and since I am not 65 I will have to have it again in 5 years.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
30 Oct 19
Pneumonia is a serious issue. When my niece had it last year, she stayed in the hospital for 9 days.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe pneumonia is a killer of aged people.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
31 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe seniors here are advised against pneumonia although the vaccine is not popularly accepted by the public.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
@amitkokiladitya no actually I am feeling worse
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe I hope you are feeling better now
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
I never had a problem with the flu shot either and that one isn't bothering me but where i got the pneumonia shot is red, swollen and it hurts to even have a clothes touching it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Oct 19
@CarolDM Yes that could be it too. I habe to have it again in 5 uears because I am under 65. At 65 you only habe to get it the one time.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe It is probably more potent because it is usually a one time only vaccine.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 19
I never get them. I probably would die of it.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 19
@Happy2BeMe Yes I understand that Laurel.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
I never use to get them until my heart attack and open heart. Since then I just can't take the risk of getting sick. My heart could not handle it.
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct 19
I sure hope you start feeling better soon, I never get any shots.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Oct 19
Thats I wouldn't get them but they are recommended because of my heart and lung conditions. I never had them before I had my heart surgery.
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
31 Oct 19
Sometimes its sore but thi year it wasn`t
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@freelancermariagrace (28690)
• Philippines
31 Oct 19
I have never had a pneumonia vaccine. i hope you feel better soon, Laurel
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Oct 19
Thank you. It is the first for me and now I don't need another one for 5 years.
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@EeWhan (183)
• United States
31 Oct 19
That is why I am hesitating to get a flu shot this year! the last two have hurt my arm SO bad it still hurts when I move it wrong. Like it damaged the muscle they poked! .....putting it off. lol.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Oct 19
I have never had a problem with the fly shot. That arm feels completely fine. Sorry you have had those problems. I can understand why you would be hesitate about getting it done again.
@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
30 Oct 19
I can still feel where I got my flu shot a couple of weeks ago, but it only hurts if I touch it. There is no bruise or anything.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
are you left or right handed? if right, that would be very inconvenient.
did you start getting both shots after your heart operation?
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
Right handed but I had a shot in each arm. Yes I only started after my heart attack and open heart surgery. I can't risk getting sick.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
Thank you. I am glad I don't have to have it again for five years.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
I never use to either until I had my heart attack and surgery.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
30 Oct 19
I have never had either one. I have a strong immune system and rarely get sick. I like it that way. 
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