Flu Jab.

[melv16]

For the first time I've been offered the above. I know of some people who swear by it, others say it makes them ill.
Comments, please.

[anneasquith]

We should be aware that proper influenza is not like " a bad cold " !!!

[sunny-dave]

Quite so, anne - I had the full flu monty in 2009 and it flattened me for weeks - in the summer too :(

[Hopkirk]

I have a jab every year with no problems (I can't afford time off work)

However 'er indoors had a jab one time, and she is one of the minority who suffer a reaction, and says it was as bad as flu.

[Peter Pedant]

//My advice...if you are over 65, suffer from heart problems, lung problems, diabetes then have the jab. //

yup have the jab - yes it modifies flu
and I sort of have all of the above ( + immunosuppression )

[ChillDoubt]

As an NHS worker I have it every autumn, have done for the last 5 years with no ill/after effects whatsoever.

I’ve had ‘proper’ flu once in my life, when I was a fit young man in the Army. One can see how the effects of a particularly virulent strain would affect a person somewhat older so I don’t hesitate every year.

[melv16]

Thankyou all for your replies. Although I'm as fit as a butchers dog, I think I'm going to have the jab.
Judging by the replies it seems most of you are in favour.

[jno]

you're talking about woman flu, though, anneasquith. The other is much, much worse.

[-SharonA-]

The flu jab for men flu consists of using a whopping big needle in order for men to get the right dosage to combat man flu.

[kvalidir]

I have it, never had any problems :) x

[anneasquith]

Man flu..?...........neither am I qualified or indeed have the time to discuss the mystery that is man flu. Not to be confused with male menopause. Or indeed " mid life crisis" . ;-(

[melv16]

I've had the misfortune of catching gastric man flu. The house where I lived had a downstairs loo. I got caught short at 4 in the morning. Raced downstairs, slipped on the third step from the bottom, went head over heels.... You can guess the rest :-(

[Scarlett]

I had the flu jab once in 2001 and got more ill than I have ever been, with the flu. Haven't had it since then and haven't had anything anywhere near as bad. I believe they have a different formula now than 17 years ago, so can't comment on how it might affect me now.

[marval]

My husband and I have it every year, We have never had any problems. Our doctors and the local chemist both do it for free.

[douglas9401]

If you've ever had flu you'll know that a couple of days feeling a bit off and a sore arm are worth it.

[dunnitall]

My OH is fine with them and has been for yrs, but I won't have them as I have lots of probs as in auto immune things so will not take the chance. I can only guess that it's ones choice and if tempted and believe it will be ok, then go for it!

[dunnitall]

@Kva is that because you're diabetic? Only I thought it was more the elderly but maybe I'm wrong xx

[woofgang]

dunnital, in the Uk here's the story
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/who-should-have-flu-vaccine/

[Tashi]

I am in my 40's, I have the Jab every year because of my Job, NHS.

[dunnitall]

Thanks woofgang. I have had real debilitating flu and I caught becUse at the timei worked with children in school....sigh. However, knowing just how sensitive my body is (curse it) I am not prepared to take the chance.

Oh to be in the 'normal' spectrum and to have what others can put up with....life gets teejus dunnit...sigh.