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I wish i hadnt had flu Jab now

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Hi to all,

I had flu Jab yesterday evening and my blood sugar was at 27.6 still is now and I also have a bladder infection waiting for Antibiotics.

So I won't be having the covid booster as it will do the same thing.

Yuck

Sparklebright62
 
@sparklebright628 , I fail to understand how you believe the flu jab caused high blood glucose level, and a bladder infection. Correlation does not equal causation. Also, have you considered that the bladder infection could be the reason for the high blood glucose level?
Having just had covid for the first time, and still feeling extremely ill, I would do anything to avoid having covid again. So I had both the vaccinations last night. My morning fasting level was lower than when I had covid. I accept we each have to make decisions based on our own circumstances and experiences, but I really don’t think anyone should, seriously, consider that a flu jab a few hours previously has caused a bladder infection, or be influenced in their choices by what you are reporting here.

I hope you get well soon.

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sparklebright628 said:
Hi to all,

I had flu Jab yesterday evening and my blood sugar was at 27.6 still is now and I also have a bladder infection waiting for Antibiotics.

So I won't be having the covid booster as it will do the same thing.

Yuck

Sparklebright62
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Surely better than Covid though? It’s everywhere currently. I’ve got mine next week oh dear! Hope you start feeling better quickly & the antibiotics arrive.
 
It seems we all react differently to the vaccines , we have to weigh up the pros and cons , a friend died of covid a couple of years ago only two years older than me , I think I will carry on with the vaccines .
 

Gosh, @Pipp , I'm surprised you were able to have your vaccinations so soon after Covid.

Clearly we are some way away from the initial days, but every patient arriving for vaccination was asked if they had recently tested positive for Covid. If that positive test was less than 28 days ago, they were wholly rejected that day.

When I recently had surgery (under local as a day patient), I was told no vaccinations 14 days before or after. I appreciate that's left field to post infection, of course.

Whatever, I hope you continue to be comfortable.
 
My parents recently had covid and were told they could have their vaccination as soon as they tested negative.
 
I tend to think of a raise in my glucose levels after jabs is essentially a sign that my body is recognosing an unwanted intruder, and endeavouring to get rid of it. Having had a bad dose of flu as a young teenager many years ago I much prefer a jab and a few days inconvenience of higher glucose levels.
 
The guidance has changed for this round of vaccinations I believe. Now so long as you are recovered/negative you can have the jab.

I think a short delay is worthwhile in most cases as your natural immunity/antibodies will protect you for a short while and as the added protection from the vaccine only lasts a few months having it a few weeks later as a result will carry you further through the winter higher risk period.
 
Been negative for over a week. Checked with GP, consultant, NHS website, and clinical pharmacist. All agreed new protocol is as long as you test negative on day before, vaccinations can go ahead. No need to delay.
I reasoned that I feel rather crummy already, (not just post-covid, lots of other stuff going on) so wouldn’t mind if a bit sore for a few days after, and went for it. Flu vaccination in right arm, covid vaccination in left.
 
Bladder infection will definitely affect t your blood sugar. I too have one and my readings are super high. I had my flu and covid jags last Tuesday and they did not increase my readings. (Hopefully this round of antibiotics will bring the infection under control and my readings will normalise).
 
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