Flu Shot didn't work

[soonersfan]

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[mr ed]

I quit getting those shots a couple years ago because I would get sick a few days later. Bad shot or allergic reaction, I don't know. Just decided to take my chances without it.

 

[tRidiot]

And here comes the annual thread... lol.


Sorry you're sick, man. Did you get tested and are positive for influenza, or you're just sick? We haven't seen much influenza in Oklahoma yet.

 

[Hangfire]

I stand to be corrected but doesn't it take longer than a week for the shot to offer any protection against the flu ?

 

[tRidiot]

I stand to be corrected but doesn't it take longer than a week for the shot to offer any protection against the flu ?

No, no... now, don't go being all scientific or fact-based. Here at OSA the annual "The Flu Shot Gave Me the Flu" thread is as venerable and predictable as the "Winter 4WD" thread or the "Concealed Carry at the State Fair" thread.

 

[JCW355]

^^^ I believe that is correct plus getting the shot doesn't guarantee anything. They don't know what flu strain it could be any givin year so the shot might not work. Since your sick you have plenty of time to read about flu shots.

 

[TyMD]

Flu shot takes about 2 weeks to give you immunity to the strains it covers

 

[MDT]

Thread title should be amended: Flu shot didn't have time to work.

 

[Okey-Dokey]

Girl at work got the flu shot, was out for the next 3 days with a monster fever and flu symptoms.

 

[Hobbes]

Sorry to hear.
I haven't had the flu for more than 25 years now but I remember how miserable it was.
And it sounds like you have the flu.