As I am carer to my two elderly parents, in the last month I have taken both for their Autumn booster jabs. My mum dealt with it as usual – the worst she’s ever had, aching the next day, and the next, and the next, and even now complaining she’s ‘got no energy’ since having it. She’s exactly the same with the flu jab, which will be coming any time soon.
Dad also dealt with it as usual. No alleged symptoms of any kind.
As their carer, it turned out that I was eligible for it, too. I had mine yesterday. And I have to admit I have typical jab symptoms today – achy back, headache, the usual stuff. I’m also quite tired. I need a good sleep.
I have my flu jab booked for later this week. I pay for mine – I’ve had flu once before and I don’t want it again.