Flu Vaccinations

I had a text yesterday from my GP suggesting I phone to make an appointment for my flu vaccination. When I was told I was caller number 16 I decided I’d walk round to the surgery to make an appointment

NotTooOld

Did anyone get side effects from the flu jab? I had mine a week ago and never normally get side effects but this year I have felt achy all over and very tired. It goes away if I take Ibuprofen. I have been alright today so it has probably passed now, just interested to hear if anyone else was similarly affected?

I think it's four types of flue. Perhaps that's quite a load for our older (fewer) T cells. I don't know how many it has been in passed years.

I had a Facebook advert in mid July from Boots, asking me to book a flu jab, which I did. I had it last Monday and I'm 62. My mid 80s parents had both their flu jab and covid booster at the local vaccination centre yesterday. The arrangements this year for flu jabs seems to be rather random!

Not just me, then! Thanks, Tilly.

I didn't feel well for a few days NotTooOld, not sure why as it isn't a live vaccine.

I had a flu jab a week ago at a Boots pharmacy. Yes, I had a reaction to it NeverTooOld and never have before. Headache, sneezing, tired - did a lateral flow test in case it was Covid but it was clear.
36 hours later I was better.

Did anyone get side effects from the flu jab? I had mine a week ago and never normally get side effects but this year I have felt achy all over and very tired. It goes away if I take Ibuprofen. I have been alright today so it has probably passed now, just interested to hear if anyone else was similarly affected?

OH and I had text messages from our Health Centre the other day about flu and covid booster simultaneously. We booked on line and are having them done next Tuesday

What strains are in the flu vaccines this year?
Does anyone know?

The news today was 'new news' about flu vaccinations being extended to more of the population including children. I know some children have had it previously- in the form of a nasal spray - including my GS who is asthmatic.

Having mine tomorrow at GPs

Had mine two weeks ago at the local pharmacy . Mr C had his three weeks ago at the GP clinic at the same time as his covid booster.

Earlier this week I received my email invitation to have my Covid Booster vaccination. I made an online appointment at the local pharmacy, not Boots, by the way. As I waited this morning I was asked if I wanted to have the flu jab at the same time. I agreed, although I felt slightly apprehensive. I'm pleased to say that I feel fine, no side effects whatsoever.

Haven’t heard anything except that phone numbers to make appointments will be available from November. No idea when the actual programme will begin, though. ?‍♀️

Had a hard time getting through to book at local surgery, finally managed on third attempt to get a slot for tomorrow. Surgery used to send a letter out, this year I only found out when they were doing them when ordering repeat prescription online.

Got mine on 13 Nov. I wanted both the booster and flu jab at the same time, but that's not happening here unfortunately. No news in booster at all yet.

Had mine yesterday while at GP to get blood test.

Kate1949

We had ours three weeks ago at Boots. I think they are now rolling it out free of charge for over 50s.

That makes more sense Kate thank you.

I had mine at the local pharmacy several weeks ago, it is free for the over 50's this year.

Had mine two weeks ago and the third Covid jab last week.

Had mine a month ago at my GP surgery.

Had mine 3 weeks ago today, 1st day Boots were doing them, over 65’s.

I was told a couple of weeks ago that I wouldn't get it until at least the end of November.
Yesterday the receptionist at the surgery phoned and gave me an appointment for next week.

Ask at our surgery yesterday. No delays and text will be sent, like last year, to call and book it. I had mine late October last year.

We had ours three weeks ago at Boots. I think they are now rolling it out free of charge for over 50s.