got my flu shot today..

[StillHere]

Great info on vaccines. Got the Pneumonia vac just after I finished chemo (3 yrs ago) per my GP's suggestion. Have always gotten the flu vac at work (Hospital). Not only does it prevent you from getting a BAD case of the flu, it also prevents you from being a carrier of the flu bug. Eighty-five pediatric patients died last year from the flu, so I feel it is my duty to try to prevent my spreading the flu to the the weak. Just as I did not want to come into contact with someone harboring the bug when my immune system was compromised. To those who have not received the vac yet, here are some hints. Massage the area after the shot to help disburse the medication. Take an analgesic just before if you are not allergic to them. If it is sore, put a warm compress on to help disburse the medication. Thanks for info on Shingles vac. I did not know that one existed. Have heard many horror stories of how painful shingles can be. Thanks also on time-frame for Pneumonia vac. Was not sure how long it was suppose to last. You all are the bomb when it comes to information! Peace Karen

[Chelee]

I finally stopped in my primary doc's office to get my flu shot last Tues. (21st). I've never had a problem before but this time it is so sore it's not funny.

Every once in a while it will itch and I go to scratch my arm without thinking and darn it hurts! It's still kind of red, hard and painful to the touch. I feel a slight lump on my arm where she gave me the shot. It didn't bother me at all last Tuesday...but it sure does now. (At least that is the only reaction I had from it...didn't get sick in any way...so that's a good thing.)

Chelee