Fluzone High-Dose and Cough: What Users Say

• Apa...
• October 5, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "Had the high dose of this Fluzone vaccine this morning since I am 77. Never had the injection before and never had the flu. Late after noon, I now have a sore throat, a cough, a one-degree elevated temperature, a headache, and I don’t feel well! These are symptoms of COVID-19 also. I regret ever taking this vaccine!! I am in very good health usually!"

• poc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "I got the Fluzone High-Dose for the first time this year. I normally get the regular injection with no issues. I am 72 and a very healthy guy. Eight hours after the injection, I am suddenly hit with severe body aches, cough, headache, and my oxygen level dropped to 83. I spent three days in the hospital, and a week later I have severe fatigue issues and some kind of upper respiratory infection. If I try to take a deep breath, I can't, I start to cough and have some blood in what I cough up. I was tested for COVID and the flu, which were negative. My white blood cell count is twice what it should be. You want my advice? Stay clear of this shot."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2019

"Received Fluzone HD at the end of Sept. I went 4 years w/o even a cold with regular flu shots. As of Dec., I caught a heavy cold; no fever but too much coughing, headaches, and chest/bad sinus congestion. It seems to reduce after 3 days then restart...over and over again. Next year, back to the normal flu shot."

• Jan...
• December 3, 2019

"I had a bad reaction to this vaccine within 2 hours of the injection. First, I became congested, and a cough developed shortly after the congestion started. Then came a headache, followed by nausea and vomiting. I felt feverish and basically felt like I had the flu. I felt much better the next morning but had to stay home from work because I wasn't feeling well enough to go anywhere. By late afternoon, I was nearly back to normal. I have never had a reaction like this to the regular dose of the flu vaccine. I will not take the high dose again."