Booster Flu Jab......phew!!

I am not at all sure what posters mean by the "booster" flu jab. I just went along and had the one relevant to my age group.

Do you mean by "booster", the one for over 65s?

I usually interpret booster as meaning an extra jab some time after the first (as with children and their standard vaccinations).

Flu is absolutely awful and can be killer. Well worth any discomfort from a jab if it prevents this hellish illness. I've had flu. I've had the jab. I know which I prefer!

The booster for flu is live vaccine. DH was very ill, 48 hours after the injection almost to the minute.
I felt as though I had gone ten rounds with Mike Tyson but did not have to take to my bed.
I think the severity of symptoms could be related to any other underlying condition.

Well I've always refused this jab but now that I am approaching an important birthday I thought I might give it a go. But when I read that the over '65s is the strongest I feel even more hesitant. Maybe if I had heart or lung problems plus I seem to react to various medication...

No reaction to the over 65 one for either dh or myself.

I urge everyone to have it - in fact I think not to have it is antisocial - unless, of course, you are medically unsuitable.

We had our flu jabs yesterday. DH 79, me 76. Touch wood, so far, no adverse reactions.

Had flu jab 13th october,had sore arm and felt like I had been kicked all over by a horse,that lasted about a week,but still glad I had it,and will still have one next year

2 weeks since I had my 'triple' and no side effects at all. In all the years I've had flu jabs I have never had a reaction.
It's 40 years since I had full-blown flu and I 'd never risk it again if I can possibly avoid it.

I had mine (stronger one) about a month ago and not any bad feelings at all not even a sore arm and none of my friends (all in their 70 s 80 s ) have had any problems even my friend who is very ill with posssible cancer waiting results this week had any kickback
As you ve had reactions before you must be susceptible to something in the injection as it can’t give you flu it’s not a live one

I had the ordinary one yesterday and have had for several years and so has DH. He is due the booster next week.
I'm now wondering if it's a good idea.

Absolutely no reaction in my H and me, not even a sore arm.
We are 82 and 81, so I am sorry you did react, but hope others aren't put off.
Flu can be a killer at our age.

Oh dear Yellowmellow, sorry you're feeling so rough after the jab. I had mine yesterday (for over 65's) and after hearing so many negatives about it, was prepared for a kick back. So far, nothing...but looks like I must'nt speak too soon...There's a few folk have had such a bad reaction, that they think they might as well had a dose of flu.