Flu Jab

[yansee]

I`ve been offered a flu jab for the first time this week as i have a slight heart problem, only trouble i`ve been listening to bar room experts who mostly told me not to have it,any advice please i would like to have one just in case ?

[bednobs]

well if you would like to have it, have it.

[gangesboy]

I have been having the flu jab for the last 12 years (since 60) and I have had no problems.

[paddywak]

I've been having the jab for 20 years and I've never had any side affects,I've never had the flu either.

[yansee]

Thank`s for two helpful answers

[Tizzi24]

I've had it for the last 9 years or so, but if you're allergic to eggs you can't have i.

[marval]

I always have one, no problems at all.

[Sqad]

If you have had a flu jab before and it hasn't produced any untowards symptoms e.g fever, sweating, sore arm, then go ahead and have it.
With a bit of luck it will prevent or minimalise the effects of an influenza attack........no garantees, but it may.

I have no idea of the nature of you heart problem, but if your GP advices the jab, then have it.

[AlwaysConfused]

i plan to get the jab next week. The price will pay itself back if i avoid getting flu this year

[jennyjoan]

well the sista got it about 3 years ago and came over loaded badly with the flu and chest infection. I told her never again. But against my wishes she did it done again last two times and she was fine. Me I think I can get it but won't bother my w(hole) thank you very much.

[jno]

I've had it and had no problems. It changes every year, though, to try to keep up with the latest viruses, so past experience isn't always a guide.

[pusskin]

I,m having flu jab on Tuesday, and never had any reaction, so I say, go for it if your doctor says it will be ok for you.

[MallyJ]

I am in a similar position to you...I have been offered it for the first time and have a heart complaint but will not bother.... last time I had flu was in 1972 .... so seem to do ok without stuffing my body with chemicals!!

[jennyjoan]

pusskin it if your doctor says it will be ok for you. - my mother used to say different doctors different patients die - your doctor is not always correct. but again each to their own.

[Baldric]

I've had one for past 6 years (I'm 64) following Major Surgery, booked in again for next week, no problems experienced.

[pusskin]

Jennyjoan, you may be right, doctors don't always know the best thing!
But what can you do if you don't know what to do?

[Eve]

I've also had it for years with no problem and no flu. Only symptoms I ever got is a bit of a sore arm after which is no price to pay if it may prevent you getting proper flu.

Booked in for mine this week, had to cancel mine yesterday as have a heavy cold but fingers crossed it will sod off for me to have it later in the week.

[jennyjoan]

OMG - you already have a HEAVY cold and you are going for a flu jab - that sure would be the last thing on my mind - leave yourself alone for a few weeks.

[yansee]

Here`s the update,went for the jab no side effects at all will inform the consultant experts in the pub once again they talk out of their A***

[jno]

good for you, yansee, here's to a healthy winter.