I have been to the farmacia twice so far but they tell me they have not had their allocation yet this year. Has anyone had theirs yet this year?
I always get mine at chemist because if I get an appointment at the Urgencia I find at least a dozen people queuing before me...
at the end the doctor said to my friend when I was translating for her
Was that the end of October Clare? You don't say....
I've decided not to have one this year as I've had flu for four years on the trot. :huh:
I'm not 100% sure but the production of the jab was delayed for all Europe for tech reasons, 16 million just for the UK, so 27 others countries that's a lot of jabs. Personally I won't get asked or bother as they take a guess at what strain it will be and hope they get it right, therefore you could get any strain with or without the jab. If you've had it 3 or 4 times through your life you could be semi immune or just get it milder. Hello
yes at the end of the month
Can only remember getting it a couple of times in my life so don't usually bother with flu jabs. Probably get the Flu now after saying that.
Though the o/h keeps accusing me of getting manflu, does that count? :grin:
Im inclined to agree with you Foggy,there are so many strains of Flu that its all a bit hit and miss. I know these last four years havent worked for me.....in fact last April when I had it,followed by ear and chest infections I thought I'd had my lot. Im dreading this winter!
Arboleas surgery is starting their flu vacinations Oct 28th
Thanks Clare and Bea!
2 years ago I had a very bad case of flu. Thankfully, as I'd had my flu jab it only lasted three days. If I had not had it, I suspect I would have been a lot worse for a lot longer. It may not prevent me getting it but it should be a lot shorter. I had real flu, not a heavy cold, 30 years ago. I could not get out of bed for around 5 days, could not stand and felt extremely ill. If you've had flu, you will know it, it's nothing like a bad cold.....
I agree Frankie,it makes you feel so ill,nothing like a cold. I ended up in A+E last April with it,and Id had the injection. The trouble is,its worse if youre getting on a bit!
It is, which is why I am determined to have it done each year! The very first time I had the injection I reacted to it and my arm became a bit puffy. Since then I've not had any problem with it. Maybe it was down to whatever strain it was for...