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AnotherMother4Peace

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5. I don't get the flu & covid shots together because I always get a "slight fever" reaction to both.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025, 11:10 AM

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I get them both as soon they are available, but never together. The flu shot I get is the more potent one they give to seniors. I'm usually in bed watching old movies and snoozing after each shot. I've learned to prepare by doing my chores ahead of time and hydrating.

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Ouch! The latest flu shot really beat me up! [View all] bif Friday OP

Well RFK, jr is here to help! John Coktosten Friday #1

I was thinking of drinking some bleach bif Friday #2

Sorry to hear you feel so crappy! Diamond_Dog Friday #3

I didn't have any problems with it Jilly_in_VA Friday #4

I don't get the flu & covid shots together because I always get a "slight fever" reaction to both. AnotherMother4Peace Friday #5

My wife didn't have any reaction at all bif Friday #6

Luckily, Didn't Happen For Me ProfessorGAC Friday #7

I received a covid, VGNonly Friday #8

Whoa! You are really brave getting so many all at once. Grim Chieftain Friday #9

They did split into right and left arms. VGNonly Friday #10

My quandary: Have never had reactions to any. UTUSN Friday #11

Neither shot bothered me, other than a sore arm. I had both shots in my Emile Saturday #12