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Rorey

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19. That's good logic

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 09:05 PM

Aug 2023

I've only had two flu shots. After the first one, about 4 years ago, my arm hurt for MONTHS! It wasn't debilitating pain, but definitely ached. I reported it as an adverse effect and got a call from someone about it. He suggested that the pharmacist who administered it probably put it in the wrong spot. Whatever the reason, I hesitated to get another flu shot. Last year's shot didn't cause the same issue.

All I know is that I'll do whatever I can to stay healthy. Side effects generally don't last more than a day and a half, and I can handle that. Good luck with all your shots!

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Has anyone had the RSV vaccine? [View all] Rorey Aug 2023 OP

I too am anxiously awaiting the vax - supposed to be here in Oct jmbar2 Aug 2023 #1

I've heard it will be mid September.. whathehell Aug 2023 #3

I'm in Colorado, and also over 65 Rorey Aug 2023 #6

That's good. whathehell Aug 2023 #23

That would be wonderful jmbar2 Aug 2023 #15

Yes it would. whathehell Aug 2023 #22

Yes, it's bad! Rorey Aug 2023 #8

Ask your primary care if he thinks you should get it JohnSJ Aug 2023 #2

I'm sure she'll think it's a good idea Rorey Aug 2023 #5

Just curious jmbar2 Aug 2023 #16

Taking multiple doses of shots and vaccines at the same time is offered appalachiablue Aug 2023 #4

I had three at once last October Rorey Aug 2023 #7

I guess I might have to wait for the flu shot Rorey Aug 2023 #9

Are you do for another pneumonia shot? jimfields33 Aug 2023 #10

Never had it, so I suppose I'm due Rorey Aug 2023 #12

Very true! jimfields33 Aug 2023 #14

I got Rebl2 Aug 2023 #18

I hear the same for shingles. I got my shingles in two sessions. jimfields33 Aug 2023 #20

I am due Rebl2 Aug 2023 #21

I don't Rebl2 Aug 2023 #11

I agree, except that I tend to put things off Rorey Aug 2023 #13

I prefer to get no more than 2 at a time. ShazzieB Aug 2023 #17

That's good logic Rorey Aug 2023 #19

I talked to my pharmasist yesterday and DURHAM D Aug 2023 #24

Let me know if there are side effects if you get yours first Rorey Aug 2023 #25

Advice from Dr. Michael Osterholm, of Univ. of Minnesota CIDRAP Pinback Aug 2023 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Wednesdays Oct 2023 #27

Got the RSV and flu shots same day a couple of weeks ago with no ill effects. Just got the Covid booster two days ago. justhanginon Oct 2023 #28

Thank you for that input Rorey Oct 2023 #29

I've had mine EmmaLee E Oct 2023 #30

Got it along with flu vaccine and only had sore arm, no other side effects wishstar Nov 2023 #31

My wife got hers. I'm getting it next week. ificandream Nov 2023 #32

Sure did bernieb Jan 2024 #33

I had it by itself DavidDvorkin Jan 2024 #34