Sheril KirshenbaumSep 5, 2024
Flu shot ✔️
COVID shot ✔️
Show threadSheril Kirshenbaum

I am extremely grateful for vaccines & the research & people that have led to their development.

That said, the #covid & flu combo I had yesterday were a doozy & I couldn't do much today.

So consider this a PSA: Get vaccinated. And if possible, schedule your shot at a time when you can rest for the next 24 hours or so. /2

Sep 5, 2024 at 11:50pmWeb
Show threadGeotechlandSep 5, 2024

@Sheril ive gotten both shots at the same time before.

I didn’t feel too bad after so I’m hoping it goes smooth when I get my shots this year. 🙏🏽

Show threadSheril KirshenbaumSep 5, 2024
@geotechland I've had a more severe reaction to moderna than pfizer.
Show threadRoadskater, Ph.D.Sep 5, 2024
@Sheril @geotechland
I got the Pfizer last week, along with the flu shot. It didn't knock me down like it seems to have done you, but the sore shoulder was stronger and longer lasting than I would have expected compared to previous jabs. Not esp bothersome — more of a Do Not Bump.
Show threadEsslar2Sep 5, 2024
@Sheril Pfizer seven times, eighth shot in a couple weeks. I plan on a day and a half of not being able to do much at all. It hits me the same every time, but it's worth it. Congrats!
Show threadHands Off ChristoSep 6, 2024
@Sheril We've decided to space them out. Flu last week, CV19 tomorrow.
Show threadJohn “Mastodon“ O’BriantSep 6, 2024
@Sheril COVID last weekend, flu this weekend. As a public school teacher, I gotta be ready for the germ factory that is the school year!
Show threadParttimesailorSep 6, 2024
@Sheril had the same experience, so now don’t get both shots on the same day.
Show threadHolger KruppSep 6, 2024
@Sheril how was your reaction to previous shots (both Covid and flu)? I never had any big reaction (except a bit of muscle pain close to the injection spot) - so I‘m wondering if the combo will be different for me,…
Show threadSheril KirshenbaumSep 7, 2024
@_holger I’ve only had this kind of reaction with moderna, and this was the second time.
Show threadSeaCaptain(Ret)Sep 6, 2024
@Sheril Got my 8th Pfizer last week & the flu at same time. Expecting misery I had only a sore arm. I usually have some reaction but not this time.
Show threadLadyJeanSep 6, 2024
@Sheril - Got that dynamic duo yesterday. Very sore arm, but that’s all I’ve had with any of the shots and thankful for that.
Show threadRonSupportsYouSep 19, 2024
@Sheril Different people react differently to getting both covid and flu vaccinations at the same time. Getting them both had no harmful effect on me, but I read someone here saying she had a similar reaction to what you experienced.