ok, im not freaking out or anything, i have been on the net and talked to the doctor, so i think i understand that this is nothing to panic about...


but, has anyone seen a reaction to the flu shot? if so, what does it look like?


my son, 12, received a flu shot from the doctor today... normally, i dont let them pass out injections at whim on my kids, but i was assured that there would be no problems with this shot and that it is very routine...

my son went trick or treating tonight, but wasnt quite himself... then he came home and was SHAKING, bone cold for 45 minutes to an hour. he was starting to talk nonsense at one time near the end so i called and woke up the doctor to ask what the hell was going on...

i was told to continue to wake him and make sure he could have a regular conversation and that his breathing was ok, and that he could continue to drink liquids. im a bit miffed because i ASKED about side effects and was told there would be NONE....

anyone seen anything like this?

Sounds like an allergic reaction

Don't listen to the doctor and don't let his lazy ass diagnose your kid over the phone. Take him to a hospital.
It could be anything.

alwayslate said:

yep

luv4u said:

thats what i thought, and i was getting very nervous, but the doctor didnt seem too upset providing he can continue to do the things i listed before.

im taking him to sleep with me tonight, just to make sure he doesnt end up sick in the night.


im sure he will be fine, im just wondering if this is a "normal" reaction...

maybe this might give you some answers.


side effects

hope that helps.

woman
i haven't had the shot
so can't speak to side effects
although i do believe you can develop
flu symptoms after getting the shot.

i don't think there is ever NO possibility
of side effects for any shot, just that the risk is
small in comparison to the thing you are
gaining immunity from.

hopefully the symptoms will pass by tomorrow?

emm said:

thanks sweetie

i just got myself calmed down, and i am trying to stay in my right mind, you know i can freak out about shit like this

i think you are right, a few hours of being cold is nothing compared to a week of the flu. believe me, i will keep an eye on him and make sure hes doing ok overnight, if need be, tomorrow i will take him in to be rechecked



thank you chico great info, better than i found...


thank you alwayslate i will watch carefully ... nothing like a momma watching over a sick child

thanks guys

you are a good momma

emm said:

a good momma recognizes another good momma

that's sweet babe
maybe someday i will be so lucky.

hope you get some sleep tonight
and that he feels better tomorrow

emm said:

Something simular happened to my dad once and the doctor told him that u sometimes have flu like symptoms from the shot and I was also told that if u are on the verge of getting sick anyway u can also have a reaction.
My daughter has had a reaction a couple of times to other shots where her arm goes red and a rather large, scarey lump forms, and that if that lump spreads past a certain point I have to take her to hospital.
Im sure he'll be fine If he gets any worse wkae that doctor up!!!

The flu shot, has a bit of the flu virus in it, so he may be getting some symptoms but keep close to your doctor anyway.

Sounds like a reaction naked keep a good eye on him if he has any breathing problems or comes out with a rash take him straight 2 A&E, if ur worried in the morning get him checked over by the doctor

I am surprised that you where there are no side effects with a flu vaccine telling you there is none is telling lies - change ur doctor/nurse or whoever vaccinated him.

1: Do not have a flu vaccine if you have a allergy 2 eggs.
2: If you have had a previouse allergic reaction to a flu vaccine.

Side effects with flu vaccine are as follows:

Headaches, sweating, muscular pain, joint pain,fever,shivering, fatigue and
local reactions this could be redness, swelling, pain, bruising around the area where the vaccine has been injected.

These reactions are the ones you got 2 worry about:

Skin reactions can spread throughout the body, swelling in the head, neck, including the face, lips, tongue, throat etc, convulsions associated with the fever and worst case is anaphylactic shock but it is very rare. If any reaction here happens go straight to A&E asap.

I hope ur son is feeling much much better soon naked

I don't want to piss on anyone's rose garden...but...
In my opinion, the flu shot is nothing more than a placebo.
The flu virus is a VIRUS. Viruses mutate. I find it highly improbable that a flu shot based on a virus from a previous flu can protect against a virus that has changed from what it previously was.
I've come to the conclusion that the rotten egg smell of the flu shot is because the flu shot is made up of rotten eggs.

I work in a business where I'm constantly exposed to diseases of all kinds and I haven't been sick (knock on wood) in a very, very long time. I couldn't be bothered to get the flu shot.

All the same...
I hope your kid is feeling better, hon.
And you take a few deep breaths and keep in mind that everything will be okay.

chillichocaholic said:

wow, scary stuff for your baby

i was a nutcase yesterday waking him up all night long to check on him, hes all good now... still a bit tired - but NOTHING like last night... the school is aware and keeping a close eye on him (poor lil guy didnt want to get behind in school... hes such a good boy )
my daughter woke up this morning with a horrible cold, no fever, but she does have a nasty cold.... i think you could be right, maybe they were feeling ill before the shot was given

katt said:

well, hell!!!
you are darn right i need to change doctors!!!!!
he didnt tell me ANY of that stuff...
thank you for posting that, maybe someone else will be more prepared for what could happen
you know, they never even asked me if my kids were allergic to eggs

TheMadMonkey said:

well, again, i wouldnt have gotten them this shot normally... i never have believed in them really the doctor kinda backed me into a corner about it and made me feel like i should have been asking for that all along

oh well, its over now... im just glad that they are feeling better. they did say though that the flu season is going to be nasty this year... i hope thats not the case

I hate flu shots. Glad to see your son's on the mend Nekky

Like MadMonkey said, the flu is a virus and viruses change.

The flu shot we get this year is based off information from last year's flu season.

Most flu shots do not have the live virus in them anymore.

To me, you should only get one IF you are at really high risk.

nakedpianoplayer said:

Yes, this happened to my wife, although the sweating/trembling/chills came almost immediately after she got the shot. She was fine in a couple hours.

I hope your son is OK.

BTW, I got my flu shot this morning.

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the UK u only get the flu vaccine if you’re in one of the high risk categories, I believe this is the way it should be as I am not one that believes in over vaccinations.

Naked never ever allow a doctor or someone in the health care profession back you into a corner or allow them to make you feel guilty or pressured, if your worried about anything tell them you want to see a copy of the contra-indications to take home and read first. If you still do not understand keep asking questions until you have peace of mind

katt said:

thank you...

thanks Joy

thanks RodeoSchro (sorry about your shot, i hope you're feeling ok )

kids are fine now... except for i think it was to late for bri shes got quite the cold now

i hope NOBODY gets the flu this year ~ wouldnt that be wonderful?