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Flu Jab

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. :-) :-)
 
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.
 
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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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.
 
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