Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated for Influenza Prophylaxis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Gal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2020

"WOW, I received the quadrivalent flu vaccine in the US as a health care provider. I have now been out of work for a week, being paid 'COVID pay' even though my COVID result was negative. I literally couldn't even drive my car yesterday, so dizzy, difficulty waking, muscle weakness, and pins/needles in my legs and feet (toes very cold), felt like my blood vessels were under attack. At one point, my temperature dropped very low, and I thought it was the end of me. Documented everything and getting a letter for the rest of my life from my doctors, no flu shots. Unacceptable. The Occupational RN at my hospital thought it may be COVID since it's going around, and I guess there is COVID pay available even for people who test negative. We live in a very strange world, but I have lost confidence in the vaccine industry and our government."

• CAT...
• September 27, 2020

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "I got this shot, and it may be that I am afraid of needles, but my blood pressure dropped to 89 systolic and pulse down to 44/minute. I would probably make sure that I am sitting if I get it again. I hope that it's effective against the flu after all of that!"

• moe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2019

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "This is the best flu vaccine out there. Since having it the past 4 years, I have not gotten the flu, or actually only had one cold during cold and flu season since 2016. All my friends and relatives ask for this vaccine as it is so very effective. It is especially effective in the elderly. However, I noticed on your website it mentions that you cannot have it if you are allergic to eggs. Flublok is NOT made from eggs, so in fact, IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO EGGS, THIS IS THE FLU VACCINE YOU CAN HAVE AS IT IS CELL BASED, NOT EGG BASED!!"

• RA ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2021

"Two weeks ago, I had the flu vaccine. Then I had a severe flare of RA while on JAK inhibitor (Rinvoq). I was closing in on my first year of remission of RA. Vaccinated with two COVID shots, ending with a booster in April 2021. Fourteen days post-flu vaccine, all hell broke loose: joints red and swollen, feeling like I'm in the body of a 105-year-old. Crying all the time. Pain unbearable. Moving on, going to do the only thing I know works: cooked veggies, white meat, no grains, no dairy. Hoping to get my life back."

• Tin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 29, 2021

"Vaxigrip Tetra. I was injected 8 days ago, feeling extremely unwell. With no fewer, but no energy at all, nausea after moving around, stomach cramps, and light headache. After the first day, I was feeling really good, but the 2nd day was a real torture for me. I'm lactose and gluten intolerant, so I thought I was glutened because of cramps and nausea. After that, my appetite went down. I lost some weight, nothing serious, still lying in my bed, but very angry. Hope these symptoms will go away soon, but honestly, I will never do this again."

• Neu...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 4, 2021

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "This is my 2nd year getting high-dose, this year I noted that it was Fluzone. I am 71 years old and have been getting all of my vaccinations as suggested for many years except for 1. That year I caught the flu, and it was a horrible experience for 2 weeks. The 1st week of the flu was sheer torture, the 2nd was recuperative, and since I make sure I get vaxxed. I get muscle soreness at the site of the injection as usual, but it's a small price to pay compared to getting the flu."

• lac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2013

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "Received this last week and felt a slight pinch. I never received the flu vaccine in the past, so I have nothing to compare it to. Not sure what side effects to expect, I was very tired later that evening. Did experience some slight cold symptoms, which I'm guessing is a side effect. There was no pain at all at the injection site, but a few days later it was a little red and itchy."

• Mo ...
• October 18, 2017

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "When I received the FluLaval vaccine on 09/28/17, I had an allergic reaction, my left eye was itching and watering. I woke up with swelling in my throat and beneath my tongue. I was rushed to the E.R. where I was given prednisone, Pepcid, and Benadryl through I.V. and was monitored overnight until the reaction was reversed. I will never get a FluLaval vaccination ever again! I'm definitely allergic."

• Bla...
• October 21, 2020

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "I’ve had this brand of flu vaccine for 2 years and have never had a reaction or major side effect. Fluzone, on the other hand, caused me to have chest tightness, panic attack-like feeling for 1 min. I took this brand the year after that reaction with Fluzone and had no ill effects. Mind you, that reaction to Fluzone was after the 15 min post-vaccine wait and self-resolved after 1 min, so unsure if that was a panic attack or vaccine reaction. The following year, the nurses switched to this brand of vaccine and they didn’t think the reaction to Fluzone was a legit full-blown systemic reaction, so they allowed me to have Flulaval with extra post-vaccine monitoring and I never had shortness of breath after this vaccine, go figure. I am from Canada and with this publicly funded flu vaccine, unfortunately, there isn’t much say as to which immunization places carry it and each place carries a different brand, so I will just have to ask around."

• Ake...
• October 4, 2022

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "I get a flu shot every year. I have also been vaccinated with both pneumonia shots, gotten both Covid shots, and been boosted three times. The worst post-vaccine reaction to the shot has been tenderness of the shot site the next morning. I haven’t experienced any fever, chills, or body aches. I haven’t had any flu in years. Some winters have been accompanied by a cold, though none were severe. Some of these symptoms may have been flu-based but were mild enough to be considered only a cold. Presuming a reaction becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy."

• CCa...
• October 20, 2019

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "Never felt bad after a flu vaccine until I received Fluad. Chills, malaise, headache, no energy, dull abdominal cramps, and no appetite. I will definitely not get this particular vaccine next year."

• Mar...
• December 16, 2020

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "First time ever. Never again!"

• Ouc...
• October 31, 2012

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "The shot was much more painful than the regular intramuscular flu shot, it felt like a bee sting! However, I did experience less soreness afterward."

• Mar...
• October 8, 2022

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "Had vaccine at 1 pm. By 11 pm, had chills, body aches, stuffy nose, and pain at injection site. Headache the next morning. Felt fine after that. Hopefully, will protect me against flu."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2021

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "This is the brand of flu shot I've had the past few years. I'm a 43-year-old male, and I've not had any kind of bad reaction or issues with it myself."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2012

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "The $5 extra for this shot was well spent. The injection was virtually painless, and my arm was not as sore as it usually is after a flu shot. I will definitely get this again next year!"

• aal...
• November 13, 2019

"I had my flu shot on Oct 1, and 2 days later, my ears got infected. I never do the flu shot again."

• Ive...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2021

"Never got flu-like symptoms. But would like to share that I take vitamin D3 daily and try to eat healthy, no sweets per se."

• Anonymous
• December 10, 2012

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "Barely felt the pinch. Just a little redness, bump around the injection, and itchiness for a few days. Not sore at all compared to regular shots."

• Mak...
• September 17, 2020

Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated "No reactions or site pain of any kind."