Ugh

[kevin_standlee]

Among the various medical things I did yesterday was my annual flu shot. I assume it's a coincidence -- I have never had a significant reaction to a flu shot before that I recall -- but today I have been feeling worse and worse as the day goes by. Sort of generally achy and tired more than anything else. Hope it's not serious -- I have to fly to Chicago next Wednesday for a training class on Thursday (returning Friday), and I don't like traveling while sick.

Comments

[jimkeller.livejournal.com]

Do you know which type of flu shot you got? Some of them use a weakened instead of killed virus, which makes the antibodies stronger but can make you have flu symptoms in the short term.

[kevin-standlee.livejournal.com]

I think I have the weakened-virus version, which would explain why I'm not feeling so well today.

[kamiki-seto.livejournal.com]

All the shot variety that are given by injection are killed virus. Only the type of flu vaccine that is given as a nasal spray is attenuated.

Per the CDC, the killed-virus variety -can- cause a mild, 24 hour reaction (low grade fever and muscle aches,) the symptoms of which should be easily controllable with Tylenol.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

[kevin-standlee.livejournal.com]

Ah, well, that makes sense, and yes, mine was by injection. Good to know I should probably feel better tomorrow. Thanks you.