I normally have a cold after having the jab, just had mine today so fingers crossed I keep cold free. It's never affected my bs though
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Flu Jab
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Had mine Wednesday just gone I just had a little swelling the following day and really warm to touch but feel fine all gone now glad I had it done. 
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Had my flu jab yesterday along with a pneumonia vaccination ! Never had that one before. Feel like I've been punched in the arm !
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Ive only ever had mine the once. Since they added the swine flu vaccine in with it I have refused to have it as i read that it can bring on mental health problems such as dementia.
I've had a flu vaccine for the last 4 years, and I've had a pneumonia one a few years ago, and neither caused me any bother other than a slightly sore arm.
They aren't live vaccines, as I'm not allowed to have any live vaccines due to taking immunosuppressant drugs, so I believe what the doc tells me that I shouldn't feel ill with them, just a slight temperature and sore muscles at worst, and so far, so good.
They aren't live vaccines, as I'm not allowed to have any live vaccines due to taking immunosuppressant drugs, so I believe what the doc tells me that I shouldn't feel ill with them, just a slight temperature and sore muscles at worst, and so far, so good.
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A few people mentioning flu and pneumonia jab. Only every advised to have the flu one. No mention of a pneumonia one?
Should I mention to my dsn?
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Hi
I had mine yesterday and have been in bed feeling generally unwell all day. Arm aches a bit but just feel really unwell. Hope it clears by tomorrow though!
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I had mine yesterday and have been in bed feeling generally unwell all day. Arm aches a bit but just feel really unwell. Hope it clears by tomorrow though!
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My arm ached a bit last night in bed. Not had that before so maybe this years different not sure. I usually suffer cold like symptoms after it but touch wood ok this year so far.
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The pneumo jab is a one-off and if you haven't had it, it is worthwhile having it done, as pneumonia is very bad news for diabetics. The injection is similar to a flu jab but some people do find their arm aches a little bit for a day or so afterwards. Don't let that put you off - you really do not want to get pneumonia.
