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29. Got RSV vax last Mon. 8/28
Wed Sep 6, 2023, 11:00 PM
Sep 2023

I’m waiting on flu vax til there’s an increase in cases in my region, per the advice of Dr. Michael Osterholm (CIDRAP, U. Minn.). I’ll get the new COVID booster as soon as it’s available.

I did have gastro issues 36 hours after getting the RSV shot (diarrhea, vomiting, both briefly and then gone). It’s possible that it was related to the vaccine, but it really felt more like food poisoning. And I’ve gotten lots of vaccinations over the last several years — shingles, flu multiple shots, all the COVID shots (Moderna), and anything else I can get into my arm (yes, I admit it, I’m a vax junkie!! ).

Typically my reaction to all the recent vaccines has been fatigue, arm soreness, and sometimes a mild fever. The RSV shot gave me very mild fatigue, no arm soreness, and just a hint of fever. So maybe it’s just a different animal altogether, at least for my metabolism. Hard to know until I get another one next year.

I got the RSV vaccine today. [View all] TNNurse Sep 2023 OP
You and I have a lot in common. Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #1
My left arm as well. TNNurse Sep 2023 #3
I'm getting the rsv Vax tomorrow..... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #2
Any after effects? I am planning on getting flu and covid at same time later this month and just wondering. walkingman Sep 2023 #4
I got flu and covid on same day last year..... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #21
I got the flu & covid vaccines on the same day last year dflprincess Sep 2023 #24
Who should get the RSV shot? TSExile Sep 2023 #5
The ads that I see... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #6
I would ask your doctor. TNNurse Sep 2023 #9
Please, tell me about Maru Kitteh Sep 2023 #7
My husband and I were both hospital RNs TNNurse Sep 2023 #11
Have a Rebl2 Sep 2023 #15
I plan to do all of them. barbtries Sep 2023 #8
You might want to double-check with your doctor about the arm restriction Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #10
I have lymphedema in my right arm TNNurse Sep 2023 #12
I have it in my left! Lars39 Sep 2023 #16
That would make the difference. Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #17
I had RSV last December & we both got COVID this August. We can hardly wait for the jabs this Fall Hekate Sep 2023 #13
I got my rsv and flu shot last Friday. TurboDem Sep 2023 #14
I am one of those people who hears the word vaccine and says where yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #18
That was brave of you! flamingdem Sep 2023 #28
well, I am getting paid. The payments have been very handy when I want to yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #47
I had the flu shot today, COVID and RSV next. The pharmacist recommended both at the same time R Merm Sep 2023 #19
Not your question but I don't make shots anymore after mahina Sep 2023 #38
Any thoughts about shingles vaccine? housecat Sep 2023 #20
Had mine a couple of years ago. dhol82 Sep 2023 #25
thanks housecat Sep 2023 #40
Ask anyone who has had shingles. 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #31
thanks housecat Sep 2023 #41
get the shingles vaccine - my brother almost went blind from shingles his eyes were a real mess Ysabel Sep 2023 #33
hope he is okay. thanks housecat Sep 2023 #42
Do it, just do it. TNNurse Sep 2023 #35
ok thanks housecat Sep 2023 #43
Shingles is miserably painful and can leave chronic complications. TNNurse Sep 2023 #44
Glad there is a vaccine. Thanks again! housecat Sep 2023 #45
made an appointment for husband and me to get it Saturday housecat Sep 2023 #48
Got mine yesterday. kairos12 Sep 2023 #22
I caught RSV last fall Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #23
RSV cost SharonClark Sep 2023 #26
Yay science! flamingdem Sep 2023 #27
Got RSV vax last Mon. 8/28 Pinback Sep 2023 #29
I got both RSV and Flu shot this morning. I have both asthma and COPD. justhanginon Sep 2023 #30
when you get both, it is in different arms? Skittles Sep 2023 #32
I know people who got the flu and Covid shot last year, TNNurse Sep 2023 #36
I am a left side sleeper so I got both in my right arm. Just slightly sore this morning. justhanginon Sep 2023 #37
I will be getting the RSV vaccine soon LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #34
I also asked if it would be yearly.... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #39
I just got my RSV vaccination today LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #46
Got mine yesterday! Sore arm mainer Sep 2023 #49
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