Sqad - Advice Please.

[Ann]

Is it reaction or is it 'flu?

I had the pneumonia vaccine jab on Friday afternoon and I was told there were no side effects as it's not a live vaccine etc etc - just a sore arm and maybe a bit of a headache. I was absolutely fine (not even a sore arm) until Friday evening when I got a mild headache, took paracetemols and it went away. Then yesterday lunchtime (Sunday) I started with a very dry cough, non productive, no sore throat, which was continuous all day, all night and on and off today. My headache returned with a vengeance (maybe due to coughing and hardly any sleep?) I had 3 bouts of diarrhoea early today but ok now but just have no appetite and feel nauseous on and off (but haven't been sick yet) I had a few mouthfuls of porridge for lunch then 2 ginger biscuits for tea (can't fancy anything else) I feel very *** headed and my headache is only dulled with taking paracetemols every 4 hours. I'm sleeping a lot too.

If only the headache would go I would feel better - should I try something stronger bearing in mind my tummy is "off". Could (in your opinion) it be a reaction to the jab or is it just a coincidence and I have flu or even migraine or even hay fever?

Any advice would be welcome please Sqad (or anyone) Thanks very much.

[Old_Geezer]

Live or not, vaccines still have to cause a reaction in the immune system as if it were the real thing. Otherwise there would be no preparation when the real thing invades. So you could get symptoms, but since the vaccine isn't going to multiply they ought not be long lasting if you do get them. Maybe your body decided it knew this lot from before, and this time hit it with all it had ? Not that I know; if the body was already prepared then another dose of the vaccine wouldn't be necessary I suppose.

[Sqad]

Whatever it was i am glad that you feel much better and I do appreciate your full and useful feedback.