Despite Having A Flu Jab A Few Weeks Ago I Feel As Though I Migh Be Coming Down With The Flu...

[sandyRoe]

I've chills, shivering, a headache, and muscular pain. Or is this just a bad cold?

[Sqad]

No idea.
Wait for a couple of days and then get back to us.

[Tilly2]

Oh, dear. Hot drinks and paracetamol/ibuprofen, sandy.

[jake-the-peg]

Could still bne flu Sandy

Flu is the second fastest mutating virus known (after AIDS).

Thats why there's a different jab every year.

In the Summer they track the virus in the southern hemisphere and make a decision as to which strains will be an issue in the North during our winter and create the jab.

Likewise in our summer they do the same for the South

But it is a case of 'skill and judgement' occasionally they pick the wrong strains

[ducksie]

SandyRoe, I hope it's just a bad cold, I didn't get the flu jab this year as I thought it was the same old thing and I'll still get a dose of flu, but having read Jake-the-Peg's reply, I think I'll book an appointment with my practice nurse. keep warm SandyRoe and drink plenty of hot fluids

[Robinia]

It's probably a virus but not flu, there's been something like that here for a few weeks now.

[penelope2]

Snap: I've had exactly the same symptoms for the last few days + persistent cough and sinusitis. Think it's just a virus that's going round not Flu (I hope) but still pretty unpleasant.

[woofgang]

Sandy if it was flu, you would be unlikely to be well enough to be posting on here, but yes it could be, the vac only reduces your chances of getting it, rest, stay warm, plenty of fluids and the pain relief of your choice.

[weecalf]

Got similar sandyRoe ..Have a blocked up chest .sore when I cough .arms and legs like lead.Saying all that will not let it stop me walking so it bearable .Out in the fresh air has helped I think gettin the circulation going .I hate sitting in the house with heat on feeling sorry for myself .While I can be out and about I will .Not suggesting you or anyone should do this but at the moment touch wood its working for me .Take care

[anneasquith]

sandy, go to bed, analgesia, drink lots, hot water bottle, hope you feel better soon,

[vakayu]

Hi sandyRoe sorry to hear you are under the weather,keep warm,drink plenty fluids and paracetamol,hopefully it is just a temporary virus you have and that it will go away as quickly as it came,there's a lot of viruses about at the moment,good luck.