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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"I stopped getting it a few year ago kept making me ill I think there’s something in it some are allergic to "
They always ask if I am allergic to eggs, maybe that's it  |
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"Doctor's say there is no side effects from it"
What a bizarre statement. 
Quick glance at NHS website would list...
slightly raised temperature
muscle aches
sore arm where the needle went in – this is more likely to happen with the vaccine for people aged 65 and over. |
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most vaccines come with slight side effects .
Some say you can get like cold type symptoms from having it .
I had it last year after developing pneumonia last sept & had no side effects at all nor did I have cold/ flu which I get every year so il continue to get it every year from now on |
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over a year ago
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"I stopped getting it a few year ago kept making me ill I think there’s something in it some are allergic to
They always ask if I am allergic to eggs, maybe that's it "
apparently they said this years vaccine is without the use of egg proteins and there are two vaccines
one for over 65's and the other for under 65's
when I was in the conveyor belt queue at my surgery I almost got the over 65 one and picked up on my doctor saying this as both injections were sitting side by side
this year I had zero reaction to it. |
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Never had it, never will and never had the flu, I have a good natural immunity so I have never needed a vaccine to help my body remember to fight.
People may receive either the egg-based or live attenuated trivalent or cell-based trivalent vaccines but the one you get will depend on your age and health.
The nasal sprays ('live' weakened/ attenuated virus) is usually only given to children of school age, not those who are at high risk or immune compromised. The flu shot (dead virus) is given to those who are older and at high risk.
It does take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccines to work so inbetween that time you can still catch the flu so best not to think you are protected when you get the shot.
It's also best you have a full body MOT/ immunity test before a vaccinations incase you have an unknown underlying health condition.)
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"Never had it, never will and never had the flu, I have a good natural immunity so I have never needed a vaccine to help my body remember to fight.
People may receive either the egg-based or live attenuated trivalent or cell-based trivalent vaccines but the one you get will depend on your age and health.
The nasal sprays ('live' weakened/ attenuated virus) is usually only given to children of school age, not those who are at high risk or immune compromised. The flu shot (dead virus) is given to those who are older and at high risk.
It does take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccines to work so inbetween that time you can still catch the flu so best not to think you are protected when you get the shot.
It's also best you have a full body MOT/ immunity test before a vaccinations incase you have an unknown underlying health condition.)
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I get offered it every year at work and always refuse but this time a voice at the back of my mind told me it may be wise to get it this year. |
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"Never had it, never will and never had the flu, I have a good natural immunity so I have never needed a vaccine to help my body remember to fight.
People may receive either the egg-based or live attenuated trivalent or cell-based trivalent vaccines but the one you get will depend on your age and health.
The nasal sprays ('live' weakened/ attenuated virus) is usually only given to children of school age, not those who are at high risk or immune compromised. The flu shot (dead virus) is given to those who are older and at high risk.
It does take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccines to work so inbetween that time you can still catch the flu so best not to think you are protected when you get the shot.
It's also best you have a full body MOT/ immunity test before a vaccinations incase you have an unknown underlying health condition.)
I get offered it every year at work and always refuse but this time a voice at the back of my mind told me it may be wise to get it this year."
I got one free every year through work due to working on oilrigs and the last thing you want is flu through out the rig when working 12 hour+ shifts for 14 days
now im retired I still continue every year to get the jab |
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"Never had it, never will and never had the flu, I have a good natural immunity so I have never needed a vaccine to help my body remember to fight.
People may receive either the egg-based or live attenuated trivalent or cell-based trivalent vaccines but the one you get will depend on your age and health.
The nasal sprays ('live' weakened/ attenuated virus) is usually only given to children of school age, not those who are at high risk or immune compromised. The flu shot (dead virus) is given to those who are older and at high risk.
It does take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccines to work so inbetween that time you can still catch the flu so best not to think you are protected when you get the shot.
It's also best you have a full body MOT/ immunity test before a vaccinations incase you have an unknown underlying health condition.)
I get offered it every year at work and always refuse but this time a voice at the back of my mind told me it may be wise to get it this year."
It is scarey times that's for sure and lockdowns are doing more harm than good to our immune systems. So totally get why something was telling you to get it this year. |
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"Never had it, never will and never had the flu, I have a good natural immunity so I have never needed a vaccine to help my body remember to fight.
People may receive either the egg-based or live attenuated trivalent or cell-based trivalent vaccines but the one you get will depend on your age and health.
The nasal sprays ('live' weakened/ attenuated virus) is usually only given to children of school age, not those who are at high risk or immune compromised. The flu shot (dead virus) is given to those who are older and at high risk.
It does take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccines to work so inbetween that time you can still catch the flu so best not to think you are protected when you get the shot.
It's also best you have a full body MOT/ immunity test before a vaccinations incase you have an unknown underlying health condition.)
I get offered it every year at work and always refuse but this time a voice at the back of my mind told me it may be wise to get it this year."
I was exactly the same never had it but my work offered it and I was 50/50 whether to go for it and did in the end |
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"Had the flu jab on Thursday still feeling lifeless is that normal also had splitting sore head??? "
Although I'm high-risk as I'm diabetic, I HAD to get it the two years I worked for the NHS and suffered like yourself. As a result it's put me off it for other years.
Mandy |
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"Had the flu jab on Thursday still feeling lifeless is that normal also had splitting sore head???
Although I'm high-risk as I'm diabetic, I HAD to get it the two years I worked for the NHS and suffered like yourself. As a result it's put me off it for other years.
Mandy"
Has put me of aswell only got it as my employers offered it and were encouraging me to get it |
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