SleepingDog
Sentinel
re: flu jab - The NHS states that you might feel some discomfort for a day or so and their remedy is take a pain killer (paracetamol). It's very rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the flu vaccine. If this does happen, it usually happens within minutes.
The only other data is ad-hoc. I had the jab last October, for the 1st time, can't remember any problems. The sore arm thing is more likely the older you are - probably (my thoughts) cause your body takes longer to repair the damage.
The allergy thing seems to be related to eggs - most flu vaccines use eggs in their production though non-egg vaccines are also available.
Regarding Ripper's point - to be on the safe side I will make sure that I don't plan anything for the day of my second shot or the following day. Same for my wife.
The only other data is ad-hoc. I had the jab last October, for the 1st time, can't remember any problems. The sore arm thing is more likely the older you are - probably (my thoughts) cause your body takes longer to repair the damage.
The allergy thing seems to be related to eggs - most flu vaccines use eggs in their production though non-egg vaccines are also available.
Regarding Ripper's point - to be on the safe side I will make sure that I don't plan anything for the day of my second shot or the following day. Same for my wife.