Flu shot

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Shop Smart says fist bump don't shake hands anymore lol

Yeah, I've even heard of elbow bumps, I guess I'm more worried about shopping carts, door handles, faucets, I don't really shake hands much anymore.

[Cha Cha]

I got my flu shot on August 31st. My nursing student dd has to get one, so last year and this year I decided to get one too. Last year I never got sick, and hoping I have another good year. But, this year, my shoulder still hurts in the arm I got my shot. So I googled it to see if there is a connection and came across SIRVA; shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. It's very painful so I am thinking technique is very important. It was the pharmacist who gave me my shot. Same guy as last year and at them time the shot wasn't painful, so I am not really questioning him. Just my dumb lick I guess.

ETA when I googled it, it sounded common with the flu vaccine. Probably one of those fine print side affects.

[dottiesyrky]

Thanks for the info, I had never heard of that flu shot side effect. I am sorry that you were the victim of this and have so much pain. I was thinking of getting mine at the pharmacist, but perhaps I will instead go to my doc where the nurses are hopefully more skilled.
You got yours early as here they have only been available for just over a week.

[TxVicki]

I am getting mine around the 10th of October. I have alway's gotten mine at my Pharmacy. It doesn't cost me anything as my Insurance pay's full coverage for it.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I got my flu shot on August 31st. My nursing student dd has to get one, so last year and this year I decided to get one too. Last year I never got sick, and hoping I have another good year. But, this year, my shoulder still hurts in the arm I got my shot. So I googled it to see if there is a connection and came across SIRVA; shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. It's very painful so I am thinking technique is very important. It was the pharmacist who gave me my shot. Same guy as last year and at them time the shot wasn't painful, so I am not really questioning him. Just my dumb lick I guess.

ETA when I googled it, it sounded common with the flu vaccine. Probably one of those fine print side affects.

How did he administer it? The slow or fast way?

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

How did he administer it? The slow or fast way?

It was the slow way. I have never heard of the fast way that I have read here. But what he did wrong was that it was way too high on my arm. And when you get a shot the technician should be at the same level as you. If you are sitting, they should be sitting. I was sitting, and he was standing.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

It was the slow way. I have never heard of the fast way that I have read here. But what he did wrong was that it was way too high on my arm. And when you get a shot the technician should be at the same level as you. If you are sitting, they should be sitting. I was sitting, and he was standing.

That's interesting, most of the places I've gotten it, I have been standing, but at Walgreens, they had me sit and she stood. Would that make you arm tender afterwards?

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

That's interesting, most of the places I've gotten it, I have been standing, but at Walgreens, they had me sit and she stood. Would that make you arm tender afterwards?

Not necessarily. But when the person is standing while you are sitting, they are looking down at their injection site and it can distort their judgement as to the correct location, and the angle can be off. My arm is not just tender, I have limited range of motion as with bursitis or frozen shoulder.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Not necessarily. But when the person is standing while you are sitting, they are looking down at their injection site and it can distort their judgement as to the correct location, and the angle can be off. My arm is not just tender, I have limited range of motion as with bursitis or frozen shoulder.

Oh, that sounds horrible. I'm sorry, I hope it gets better soon.

[Wylie's Mom]

I'm so surprised at just how many people get the flu shot, wow . I never get the shot, and haven't had the flu in...I dunno...20 years or more? Guess I better knock on wood, eh? It never used to be all that recommended for "healthy" people...it used to be more for the sick/elderly etc...but that all changed in 2010 when they started recommending it for all - so I guess it's a good sign that people really did hear that new message/recommendation.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm so surprised at just how many people get the flu shot, wow . I never get the shot, and haven't had the flu in...I dunno...20 years or more? Guess I better knock on wood, eh? It never used to be all that recommended for "healthy" people...it used to be more for the sick/elderly etc...but that all changed in 2010 when they started recommending it for all - so I guess it's a good sign that people really did hear that new message/recommendation.

Lol, I didn't get it till I was in my 50's. The truth of the matter is the more people who get the shot, the less likely YOU are to get the flu.

[chachi]

I got the shot yesterday and my arm is sore. Next week Im going to take my 14 yr old daughter to get it and Im dreading it. The reaction she has to shots is just crazy and she scares the techs and they dont want to give her the shot. I may send My Husband with her for the shot she wont act out like that with him with her.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Not necessarily. But when the person is standing while you are sitting, they are looking down at their injection site and it can distort their judgement as to the correct location, and the angle can be off. My arm is not just tender, I have limited range of motion as with bursitis or frozen shoulder.

Oh HAIL!!!! This is just getting better and better!!!! Did I REALLY get so sick last year????? Maybe it was alot of my imagination and I REALLY do not need to get this shot after all.........

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Oh HAIL!!!! This is just getting better and better!!!! Did I REALLY get so sick last year????? Maybe it was alot of my imagination and I REALLY do not need to get this shot after all.........

Oh, I really don't mean to scare everybody. I really do feel the flu shot is beneficial for most. My issue is only due to poor technique during administration. Because it was administered too high up on the arm/shoulder, my shoulder joint is responding to the flu antigen by saying whoa, this isn't supposed to be here, and the result is inflammation/swelling or bursitis. As far as flu symptoms or illness otherwise, I am fine, but you really did have it bad!

[matese]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm so surprised at just how many people get the flu shot, wow . I never get the shot, and haven't had the flu in...I dunno...20 years or more? Guess I better knock on wood, eh? It never used to be all that recommended for "healthy" people...it used to be more for the sick/elderly etc...but that all changed in 2010 when they started recommending it for all - so I guess it's a good sign that people really did hear that new message/recommendation.

Now ya did it., you just put the eye on yourself. Ya better get that flu shot this year.