H1N1 vaccine...Anybody else have symptoms?

Jukee
Jukee Posts: 4,500
edited November 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I received the vaccine about 2 weeks ago. I was originally not going to get it but I work in the health field and my grandmother is ill therefore I didn't want to give it to her. Well I wish I would of stayed with my first instict. For four days after I was so tired I could hardly do anything. I've honestly never been that tired in my entire life. I felt like I got hit by a bus or something. I've also had a headache every single day for the last two weeks and i'm getting pretty sick of it! I spoke with a Doctor I work with and she said that headache's are a side effect especially if you're prone to them. Well if I would of known that I more than likely would of just stayed away from it since I am prone to migraines. I wish I would of never gotten it...
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    I know a lot of people who've gotten them and have felt like crap for a day or so. Crazy that you are still feeling that way.


    I didn't get one.

    Now watch me get sick! :lol:
  • Jukee
    Jukee Posts: 4,500
    mca47 wrote:
    I know a lot of people who've gotten them and have felt like crap for a day or so. Crazy that you are still feeling that way.


    I didn't get one.

    Now watch me get sick! :lol:

    Even if you do get sick your immune system will more than likely fight it off anyway! Wish I would of just let mine do the same!
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  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    I got one and have had no problems. My arm didn't even get sore like it did with the seasonal flu shot. And I'm prone to headaches too but didn't get one.

    Sorry you're not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon.
  • Break The Sky
    Break The Sky Posts: 1,276
    There are two types of H1N1 vaccines you could have gotten, the shot or the nasal spray. The shot is completely synthetic, no virus in it whatsoever. The nasal spray, however, does contain live virus. I have an auto-immune disease and asked my doctor if it would be smart or dumb to get the vaccine. My doctor told me go for the shot, since it has no live virus, there is no way it will make me sick. I had my shot two weeks ago and to date I haven't felt ill.

    If you received the nasal spray, however, that would explain perhaps why you are feeling ill.

    Hope this helps!
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  • rearviewmiror
    rearviewmiror Posts: 894
    I got it. Got the Mist. felt a little icky for 2 days and now no symptoms.
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    edited November 2009
    Big Drop wrote:
    There are two types of H1N1 vaccines you could have gotten, the shot or the nasal spray. The shot is completely synthetic, no virus in it whatsoever. The nasal spray, however, does contain live virus. I have an auto-immune disease and asked my doctor if it would be smart or dumb to get the vaccine. My doctor told me go for the shot, since it has no live virus, there is no way it will make me sick. I had my shot two weeks ago and to date I haven't felt ill.

    If you received the nasal spray, however, that would explain perhaps why you are feeling ill.

    Hope this helps!
    You mean no live virus in the shot, I assume, as there is dead virus present.
    I did not get vaccinated, and am not sure if I'll bother.
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  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    Big Drop wrote:
    There are two types of H1N1 vaccines you could have gotten, the shot or the nasal spray. The shot is completely synthetic, no virus in it whatsoever. The nasal spray, however, does contain live virus. I have an auto-immune disease and asked my doctor if it would be smart or dumb to get the vaccine. My doctor told me go for the shot, since it has no live virus, there is no way it will make me sick. I had my shot two weeks ago and to date I haven't felt ill.

    If you received the nasal spray, however, that would explain perhaps why you are feeling ill.

    Hope this helps!

    Excellent point. I got the shot too.
  • StevieG
    StevieG Ontario Posts: 850
    The day after I received the shot I felt terrible, wicked headache, chills, slight fever. The next day I felt great. I got the shot since I'm a Type 1 diabetic and I think anyone in a high-risk category should get it as well. Just my opinion.
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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    I had the shot two weeks ago. The only post-vaccine problems that I have encountered are swelling and heat at the injection site which lasted for about a week and a half. The hubby felt like shit for a day or so after his, but other than that, no problems.

    Hope you feel better soon.
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  • PJPixie
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    StevieG wrote:
    The day after I received the shot I felt terrible, wicked headache, chills, slight fever. The next day I felt great. I got the shot since I'm a Type 1 diabetic and I think anyone in a high-risk category should get it as well. Just my opinion.


    I'm a Type 1 Diabetic too and I don't want any part of that vaccine. My son has a "rebuilt" heart and I don't want him getting the vaccine either. I don't know why but I just don't want to mess with it.
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  • Break The Sky
    Break The Sky Posts: 1,276
    The way my doctor explained it to me he made it seem like the shot was completely synthetic. Maybe I just didn't understand what he was saying.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Since getting injected I have had this urge to roll around in mud.
    I can't explain it, it is totally weird. :shock:
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  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    I got a fever and Convulsions about 12 hours after the shot. It lasted for about 3-4 hours, then back to normal
  • Chazz
    Chazz Posts: 1,156
    My husband had the jab about a week ago (our Doctors contacted him as he's in the Emergency Services), he was OK, but had a dead arm for about 24 hours after :roll:
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  • halszka123
    halszka123 Posts: 1,109
    I've heard in Canada there are many side effects after the vaccination.
    It depends on the type of vaccination - maybe You got that one, which is already withdrawn?

    I am sorry for You. And You should go to a doctor if Your symptoms don't pass
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  • Jukee
    Jukee Posts: 4,500
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Since getting injected I have had this urge to roll around in mud.
    I can't explain it, it is totally weird. :shock:
    :lol:
    If you have nothing to lose, you have nothing to worry about.
  • Jukee
    Jukee Posts: 4,500
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Since getting injected I have had this urge to roll around in mud.
    I can't explain it, it is totally weird. :shock:

    :lol::lol:
    If you have nothing to lose, you have nothing to worry about.
  • Jukee
    Jukee Posts: 4,500
    halszka123 wrote:
    I've heard in Canada there are many side effects after the vaccination.
    It depends on the type of vaccination - maybe You got that one, which is already withdrawn?

    I am sorry for You. And You should go to a doctor if Your symptoms don't pass

    Really? only in Canada? How come they never put that stuff on the news...
    If you have nothing to lose, you have nothing to worry about.
  • _Crazy_Mary_
    _Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    I got the vaccine two and a half weeks ago and (knock on wood) I haven't been sick.
    I really screwed that up. I really Schruted it.
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