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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsgot my fifth covid booster shot and my flu shot .
will see what happens in the next few days.
SheltieLover
(81,731 posts)NewHendoLib
(61,912 posts)maxsolomon
(39,141 posts)I'm not expecting much; I'm middle aged.
IcyPeas
(25,804 posts)AllaN01Bear
(29,805 posts)Deuxcents
(27,716 posts)I just got my flu shot n need my 5th Moderna shot. Ian had me change my schedule..
Johnny2X2X
(24,439 posts)Got JnJ then Pfizer 2X and then Moderna. Also had a Ovid twice. Pretty much am protected.
justhanginon
(3,384 posts)Same as the other four and flu shot the same. I'm 86 and keep expecting problems but so far so good, just minor irritation.
MLAA
(19,801 posts)Got the 5th shot as soon as available a few weeks ago and had slightly less reaction than earlier versions. Held off on flu vaccine until yesterday. First time flu shot didnt make my arm really sore for a few days. Hoping you have similar minimal impact 🙂
sheshe2
(98,466 posts)I had a nasty reaction to the flu shot, the arm was red and tender. My temp shot to 101.5. Two days, then I was fine. My body doesn't like the flu shot, it is not the first time I have had a reaction. The COVID arm was fine.
I am just glad I am vaxed.
StevieM
(10,584 posts)I am a little worried that I got the flu shot too soon. It might have been better to wait another month.
sheshe2
(98,466 posts)However I am still masking 90% of the time. In the 2 years of COVID, I haven't even had a cold.
That says a lot.
StevieM
(10,584 posts)Last edited Thu Oct 13, 2022, 03:10 AM - Edit history (1)
My case wasn't too bad. The vaccine and paxlovid made it a mild experience.
If you have gotten 4-5 shots then you are in good shape. Your T-cells should be well trained to fight it off.
sheshe2
(98,466 posts)Stay safe.
niyad
(134,045 posts)cilla4progress
(26,526 posts)Good luck!
I heard only 5 million of us have gotten covid vaccine no. 5!
Demovictory9
(37,113 posts)BigmanPigman
(55,528 posts)...a big migraine. I has a slight migraine from the previous shots but this time was worse, nausea, etc.
I would still get the shot even if I knew it would make me feel a little shitty compared to REALLY shitty with Covid. I will continue to get boosted as long as they make effective ones.
ancianita
(43,365 posts)I'm not due for just my third booster 'til November.
iluvtennis
(21,527 posts)cate94
(3,124 posts)It kicked my ass, but not for long. Havent had my flu shot yet, but soon. Dont think I could handle two at once.
dflprincess
(29,417 posts)Flu shots have never bothered me but I've spent a day in bed after each Covid shot. I took Friday off assuming it will be the same this time.
LetMyPeopleVote
(182,115 posts)I got the high dose flu shot.
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