Worth getting the flu jab?

[TheLurker]

Ermm, it's possible you'd be feeling a bloody sight worse if you hadn't had it.

[Beardy]

Yes, realise this but it m feeling grumpy and wanted something to moan about.

[sparklyfish]

Same here Beardy, if it's any consolation. Came down with flu on Friday before Christmas, finished with fever etc but still really tired. Hoping a little walk today will perk me up.

[rogerzilla]

I had it (took 3 weeks to resolve completely) about 7 weeks after the jab.  It was grim but I was sofa-bound rather than bed-bound for the worst part.  Whether this was due to any jab benefits, or simply that I've had flu so many times over the years, I don't know.  The flu I had in my 20s was the worst, with hallucinations and a real "I'm going to die" feeling.  It was never as bad in my 30s and I only had it once in my 40s.

[Polar Bear]

Based on how I feel right now, I’d say the flu jab was a waste of time.  :'(

mllePB had a similar experience with covid in October.  3 weeks after jab she tested positive.  We both did in fact but I had not had my jab at the time.  I'd say that my dose was also milder or at least I seemed to be affected less.