Never had a problem with it in 17 years. Sometimes a sore arm for a couple of days but totally worth it because I've had the flu and it's nasty. And that was before diabetes. With diabetes, I'd expect to end up in hospital and be sick for several weeks. So not worth it when the vaccine provides a good amount of protection for virtually no risk.Can anyone advise me please I am type1 and been offered flu jab but I have heard so many things from people that have had it some good some bad I really dnt know to have it or not many thanx
Never had a problem with it in 17 years. Sometimes a sore arm for a couple of days but totally worth it because I've had the flu and it's nasty. And that was before diabetes. With diabetes, I'd expect to end up in hospital and be sick for several weeks. So not worth it when the vaccine provides a good amount of protection for virtually no risk.
That's right, last year's was less effective than normal but it still provided more protection than not having it. Unlike most vaccines, which need to be taken once for life or once every 10 years or so, the flu vaccine needs to be taken every year because the types of flu strains in the community changes year to year. So each summer scientists estimate the strains likely for the coming winter and develop a vaccine to cover as many of them as possible. Last year there were some strains very active in the community that were not in the vaccine, and instead of being 60-80% effective the vaccine was only about 28% effective. Some people used this to claim the vaccine was a complete waste of time, but this is inaccurate. Scientists are making good progress on developing a vaccine that will be effective over several years.I'm similar to @CatLadyNZ so for me its essential and had one for years. Last years was not good, first time Id got flu for years and was very very ill but there have been reports that it was only effective in 35%ish of people. Had this years last week. Bit of an achy arm this time but no other reaction! Sue xxx
I was only diagnosed type 2 in April and didn't even know the flu vaccine was recommended until reading this post. I have now discovered it is recommended because we're at greater risks of flu complications and three times more likely to die from pneumonia. Oh joy. Just when I think I'm getting to grips with this condition, I find out something else
Diabetes, the condition that just keeps on giving!
Where people have said they were sick after their flu shot, that doesn't necessarily mean the flu shot caused the illness. It's most likely a coincidence that they happened to get sick around the same time. There is no scientific evidence supporting the idea that you can catch the flu from the flu shot or that it makes you more likely to catch a cold.This thread is really interesting... Opinions are really split! I am deffo an advocate for, I was always getting colds and flu.
Where people have said they were sick after their flu shot, that doesn't necessarily mean the flu shot caused the illness. It's most likely a coincidence that they happened to get sick around the same time. There is no scientific evidence supporting the idea that you can catch the flu from the flu shot or that it makes you more likely to catch a cold.
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