I never used to worry about getting sick. I haven't had the flu or even the common cold since I was a teenager. But I started getting a flu shot when Dad was here because, just because I didn't get sick, I could carry it.
Now I'm at an age when several things might get past my natural defenses. So 3 weeks ago, I got the flu shot, a newer shingles shot, and a pneumococcal shot. All on the same day.
I normally have no reaction to shots, but the 3 combined left my shoulders stiff for several days. I felt like a baseball pitcher who threw too many pitches. That's gone now, but OUCH!
I need a 2nd shingles shot in 2 months and another pneumococcal shot next year. Which is fine.
But I think I won't accept 3 shots in one day again, LOL!
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I had the shingles vaccination earlier this year and didn't have much of a reaction to it, fortunately. I've not been in the habit of getting a flu shot, but I think I will from next year.
Getting old is a LOT of fun, isn't it? LOL
Megan
Sydney, Australia
My right arm hurt for 24 hours after the flu shot this year. That has not happened before. I didn't realize you could get all 3 shots the same day. My hubby needs the new shingle shot.
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