Swine Flu - one or two injections?

lizzyie · Post by **lizzyie** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:22 pm

Hi, I have had the normal flu jab a couple of weeks ago but am now waiting for the swine flu one. My question is, should it be one jab or two? I have read that some people are having one jab and then another 3 weeks later - that is a total of 3 flu jabs! (1 seasonal and 2 swine) Has anyone had the first jab? any information would be appreciated as my hospital and GP don't seem to know.
Thanks Lizzie.

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:30 pm

Hi

I had my first swine flu jab on Monday and have to have another in 3 weeks time. From what I have read there are different versions of the jab and one of them is a once only jab, so I suppose it depends on which one your GP is using. This site had alot of useful information on it especially if you download the leaflets:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Swineflu/DG_177831

AmitChouhan · Post by **AmitChouhan** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:07 am

My Doc/Neph are advising that immuno-suppressed - and the PCT guidelines which i got a glance of - suggest that two swine flu jabs are given three weeks apart.

I had my first set the other day, and I'm still very sore

anyone else feel that way?

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:46 pm

I am the same Amit. I had the jab on Monday afternoon and today is the first day I can straighten my arm completely out. I haven't yet been able to lie on it but hoping that is not too far away now lol. I also had a sore armpit which I assumed was a swollen gland and felt fluey for a day so I definitely think it shows we are responding.

missyh · Post by **missyh** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:51 pm

My Dr's are only using one injection as I queried this when they phoned me with an appointment. I've got mine tomorrow morning.
Hope it goes ok as I am marching for Armistice on Sunday
Hope everyone else is ok
regards

Thumps · Post by **Thumps** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:01 pm

My doc is doing the single.

Will update on Monday once it's done!

laurajadedaniels · Post by **laurajadedaniels** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:37 pm

we both have ours on tuesday afternoon now, to anyone who has had it done does it hurt anymore than the normal flu jab? x

AmitChouhan · Post by **AmitChouhan** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:58 pm

for me it does: my seasonal flu soreness has gone, but the swine flu one still hurts - nearly 4 days now!!

laurajadedaniels · Post by **laurajadedaniels** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:06 pm

AmitChouhan wrote:for me it does: my seasonal flu soreness has gone, but the swine flu one still hurts - nearly 4 days now!!

brilliant

missyh · Post by **missyh** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:53 am

I have just had my jab now - all ok so far! Didn't even feel the needle going in.
I now have to have 2. It depends on your medical condition as to what dose you have.
I hope everyone feels better soon
Love Helen x

AmitChouhan · Post by **AmitChouhan** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:47 pm

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-f ... ?WT.srch=1

This site seems to suggest two for immuno-compromised folks.. or have i mis-read it?

stephenM · Post by **stephenM** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:09 pm

I had mine on saturday, apart form my arm being a bit sore everything seems fine, when I asked about another injection the nurse said I only needed one as I have'nt had a transplant yet

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:42 pm

Hello
I think there are two different types of injection. One type requires one jab and another requires two - or have I got htis wrong?
I only had one - it was on Friday and my arm still hurts!!!
N

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:36 pm

I was told it's only 2 jabs for people who are immuno suppressed or have a compromised immune system for any reason. I'd my first one on Saturday and my arm hurts like hell! First I've ever had any reaction from any flu vaccine - and I've been vaccinated for more years than I care to remember now!

Lorna
xx

amanda in CA · Post by **amanda in CA** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:38 pm

there are different manufacturers and I believe that the number of jabs depends on who the manufacturer is.