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Does that actually happen to people? I thought it wasn't too common. My family gets this warning every year when we get our shots, but we never experience any o
by y-c-o-m-b 6y ago
Does that actually happen to people? I thought it wasn't too common. My family gets this warning every year when we get our shots, but we never experience any of those effects. My kids complain about the arm pain, but even I don't get that part of it. Nothing changes for me after getting the flu vaccine (other than the protection of course).
Just to be clear I do HIIT, strength training, and (my favorite) lots of yard work regularly and the flu vaccine doesn't interfere with any of that.
- mennis16 6y agoI've never heard the exhausting activities warning, but I do get mild flu-like symptoms for a few days (low grade fever, some fatigue, congestion) after the flu shot most years. I don't know how common it is to experience this, as I would say I have a subpar immune system (frequently sick as a kid, history of food allergies, etc.). But when I've discussed it with doctors they do say my reaction is unsurprising, however the benefits outweigh the "costs".
- raxxorrax 6y agoOh, yes, I have seen that very often. Symptoms are nearly the same as getting the flu. The type of vaccine, live or inactivated, is relevant though, but it can happen with both. Your immune system is weakened for a time until you have produced. Moderate training is no problem though, perhaps even helpful, but exhausting yourself can lead to problems.