Owwwwww got my covid and flu shot both in one arm yesterday, and wow my arm is killing me

[a kennedy]

today. Anything I can do to help with soreness?? Yikes, it’s sore. I don’t remember it being this sore previously.

[QED]

1. My was also very painful. I took some ibuprofen and that helped. It only lasted a day or so.

Still better than getting Covid.

[LuckyCharms]

2. Keep your arm moving gently...

and stretch it out occasionally.

It should start feeling better soon.

[bamagal62]

3. Arnica could help.

It doesn’t last long. But, wow, it hurts!

[debm55]

4. I got in different arms. The covid side hurt for a couple of days. It was the Moderna -never had a problem with it

before. Take care.

[a kennedy]

7. I know, i've never had pain with the Moderna shot either.

[Marthe48]

5. I put muscle rub on my arm

Near, but not on, where the shot went in. It helped quite a bit. Early Covid shots warned to avoid taking otc meds for pain, even for a few days before you got the Covid vaccine or booster. I think it was so that any concerning symptoms weren't masked.

It might hurt, but if you stay well, it's worth it Some of the boosters I got hurt, but this last one didn't.

[mgardener]

6. I got mine in diffrent arms

So I could tell if I had a reaction and to which one.
Had a quarter size lump in the flu arm, I just iced it.

[Niagara]

8. Here's what I do with my vaccinated arm, a kennedy

I take a OTC (over-the-counter) pain relief with food when needed.


I don't get generally get fevers after a vaccination but I always like to drink extra water to stay hydrated.


This lovely lady is in my YouTube history and favorites. She demonstrates helpful exercises that I do a several times a day.

I'm not due for a Covid vax until March of 2026. I hope it's still available then.

[Golden Raisin]

9. Me too. Arm really sore.

Never had any issues with all previous Covid/Flu shots. In addition to the sore injection site I also was very tired and had a bad case of the chills, complete with teeth chattering!

[1WorldHope]

10. I'm so sorry to hear that you had that experience.

I got both covid and old ppl flu shot in the same arm. I didn't feel either of them. I had no reaction. Isn't it strange how it affects everyone different?