Flu jab reaction - adult?
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i had the flu jab about 6 weeks ago (free from work, not for medical issues). Since then I have had either a constant runny nose or a completely blocked up nose. I've tried cold remedies which, surprise, haven't worked. I don't suffer from hay fever or any other allergies so could this be a reaction to the flu jab? I don't want to be like this for xmas!
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bobcrachet Lyppy
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It is possible that you may have reacted to the flu jab. I have type 2 diabetes which puts me at risk of flu so I have the jab every year.
When my father was alive he worked in a factory as an engineer where it was expected that you had the flu jab but he did not believe in it.
His employer said if he did not have the jab with everone else and then he caught the flu he would not get any sick pay so being very stubbon he refused the jab under those conditions.
It turned out that most of his work mates got flu and he did not.
What can you make of it !
The problem is there is so many different strains of flu and you cannot be innoculated for all of them. On reflection I think you are better of having the jab because if you do actually get real flu it can make you very ill, some people die from it.
This is just my own opinion so it's for you to make your own decision in the future.
Best wishes
Robert
anon_private bobcrachet
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It would probably be advisable for all people over 65, and those in vulnerable goups to discuss the advisability of receiving the flu jab with their GP.
bobcrachet anon_private
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anon_private bobcrachet
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bobcrachet anon_private
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Dear anon,
You are a lovely lass, and I totally agree with you. It is now the end of January and I am talking about having the flu jab as a diabetic, what a joke!
The truth is I live in Blaenau Ffestiniog North Wales. We have four part time GP's and very limited nurses who are rushed of their feet.
It is very difficult to get these things early. They normally say we wil write to you. When I asked for it they said "o did you get it last year" well lof course I did. Sometimes it is difficult to get the right thing done.
I am sure you see the problem I have.
It is lovely to talk to you.
bobcrachet.
anon_private bobcrachet
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You are doing the best you can. You are a priority patient for the vaccination. Because of the pressure on the parctice perhaps you should consider requesting a vaccination before October, then you might recieve one before the flu season starts. You know your practice, and only you can decide this calculation.
bobcrachet anon_private
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You get it when they decide to give it to you. I would not want to push to hard. I need them much more than they need me. I don't even contribute any more being retired.
kenneth19138 Lyppy
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sylvia12610 Lyppy
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