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Hi everyone, I don't have the flu jab, mainly because I have so much pain in my arm and it makes me feel so unwell, doctor not happy as I have severe COPD, not had the jab for last 3 years, touch wood do not suffer from colds flu etc. No covid follow ups either. Call me stupid, but we all do what is right for us. Well I have had all my CT scans, Nuclear scans, all to be assessed by my Respiratory specialist on the 8th Nov. Then I will find out if he think I can have this lung surgery or not. As I had Respiratory failure during my last two operations not sure what will happen.

Breathing bad as usual, on oxygen now, but chin up. Wishing you all well. Take care in this damp weather.

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sassy59

Obviously your choice re jabs of any kind. Hoping you stay safe and well and good luck for the 8th November. Take care xxx

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purdeyspringer in reply tosassy59

Thank you, 😊

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Patk1

Ea to their own. I have it,with flu jab,in hope of being protected x

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Germantara

It's everyone owen decision whether they have flu or covid jabs my sister won't have hers cause she says her arms still very tender from previous and she says her arms can't take anymore you're not being stupid you are doing what's right for yourself take care

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purdeyspringer in reply toGermantara

Thank you, glad I'm not the only one that gets that arm pain, bless you also take care.

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purdeyspringer in reply toGermantara

Thank you, glad I'm not the only one that gets that arm pain, bless you also take care.

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Tinker26

I too react badly to the flu jab as did my father, haven't had a flu jab for over 20 years, was so Ill after it!

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Ern007

At the end of the day- It's down to people whether to have the jabs or not. I have a lot of pain in my arm and it makes me wary - Flue Jabs I find ok.

I hate the COVID jabs and had the vaccine in lockdown, and just one booster,

None since then but having one tomorrow, my carer and wife Anne had hers, so I decided to go have it. I would rather not and maybe I won't again. I think it's a hard decision - Best of luck with you results - I am waiting also..

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