pneumonia vaccination

[Collie4]

I have been told to get my pneumonia jab , i’m not worried about sore arm, but i’m just a bit concerned i might feel poorly after. I didn’t feel poorly after my flu jab or covid booster.

Any reassurance would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Hidden]

I haven't had any reaction to the pneumonia vacc.

[Collie4 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated.

[CarolMcl]

Hi. I didn't have any issues with my first pneumococcal injection, was neither up nor down. However on Monday I had a second pneumococcal along with the shingles vaccine (over 50 and immunocompromised) and it was a whole different story, I'm only just out of my bed today. I do honestly think it was due to having both vaccines together as the only other time I've had a reaction like this was when I had both the flu and covid vaccines together. Although I haven't reacted well recently, the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the few days of feeling yuck so I would definitely recommend you having it 🌹

[Collie4 in reply to CarolMcl]

Thank you for replying. Yes, i didn’t have any of my vaccinations together, just one at a time, so i think maybe it could make you feel rough for few days if you do have more than one at same time.

As you say, the benefits are so much more having them because none of us want bad flu or pneumonia etc.

[Dottie11 in reply to CarolMcl]

I was fine on pneumococcal jab. Done on its own. The shingles I found the worst one of all. However the second shingles jab was ok, just 24 hours tired. x

[CarolMcl in reply to Dottie11]

Thanks for informing me about the second dose as I'm dreading it. I was informed that I would get it around April and that they would probably give me the Covid vaccine at the same time but after how I've felt, I will definitely take them on separate occasions 🌹

[Dottie11 in reply to CarolMcl]

Not a bad idea. I would do the same. I too was dreading the second one so was pleased with how much better than the first. Took it easy for 24 hours . Good luck. x

[CarolMcl in reply to Dottie11]

Thanks 🌹

[Dottie11 in reply to CarolMcl]

Having said that glad I had them both. Shingles is vile.

[soppysokes in reply to CarolMcl]

have only ever had 1 pneumonia jab about 10 years ago, is the new regeme to give two?

[CarolMcl in reply to soppysokes]

Hi. I actually had the same discussion on this forum late last year when I commented that I was due my second jab. Some folk were adamant that I had got it wrong even though I explained why I was getting it. My GP practice advised me that I was due a second dose due to the fact I'm immunocompromised. I was due last November but due to covid vaccines being given, the vaccination team postponed it until now. I don't know how it works in England but in Scotland the GP practices no longer deal with vaccinations it's centralised to health board vaccination teams. If you're immunocompromised I would contact your practice to enquire🌹

[soppysokes in reply to CarolMcl]

thankyou we will check with them.

[CarolMcl in reply to soppysokes]

You're welcome, hope it helps 🌹

[teddyd in reply to soppysokes]

I believe its the shingles jag you get a 2nd jag about 3 months after the first one.

[CarolMcl in reply to teddyd]

The second shingles dose is given between 8 weeks and 6 months after the first dose.

[hypercat54]

I had one a few years ago and absolutely no problems at all. Its only a tiny pinprick in your arm the same as other jabs so go for it.

[Collie4 in reply to hypercat54]

Thank you for replying. Yes, i’m not worried about the sore arm, i’m just worried about feeling rough after it, but i’m sure it will be ok. I know it’s very important to have these protections.

[hypercat54 in reply to Collie4]

I felt fine after mine.

[Welshcatlady]

I had no problems after my Pneumonia jab.

[Collie4 in reply to Welshcatlady]

Thank you for replying. I feel reassured.

[peege]

I recall having a sore arm but no worse than the flu jab. Was 10 years ago after having had pneumonia 5 times in under 2 years. I'm left with scarring from those pneumonia but arm is fine! Might have been feverish the next day but my goodness so worth it . If you're that worried arrange to have the vaccination on Friday so you can rest up @ weekend. Good luck. P

[Collie4 in reply to peege]

Thank you for replying. Much appreciated. Yes, it’s so important to be protected as much as possible, especially when we already have health problems.

[Dottie11]

I was ok on mine. Good luck.

[Collie4 in reply to Dottie11]

Thank you for replying. I feel reassured now. People are so kind to reply to our concerns.

[Dottie11 in reply to Collie4]

You are welcome. This is such a lovely site. I have learnt so much here. x

[Cariad-y-Mor]

Hi Collie4 I had my pneumonia jab last year. I had no reaction and was fine.🦋

[Collie4 in reply to Cariad-y-Mor]

Thank you for your reply. I feel quite reassured about having the jab now. So important.

[Turnipgirl]

I had one and didn't have any problems afterwards thankfully!

[Collie4 in reply to Turnipgirl]

Thank you, it’s reassuring getting these replies , i am definitely having it now. I keep up to date with other vaccinations. So important.

[Spacecat1]

Had mine 2 years ago had slightly sore arm no other reactions

[Collie4 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thank you , i appreciate your reply.

[Maricopa]

I recently had mine. Bit of a sore arm. Nothing bad. That was it.

[Collie4 in reply to Maricopa]

Thank you for replying. Glad you had no after effects.

[Patk1]

I've had numerous courses with no ill effects x

[Collie4 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you for replying. Good to hear you had no ill effects. I have booked my appointment. I’m sure it will be ok. I’ve not ill effects from any other jabs so hopefully this one will be same.

[sassy59]

Pete was fine with his pneumonia jab Collie as was l. Xxx👍

[Collie4 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you for replying, good to hear you both were fine, as i’m sure i will be, and i’ve now booked appointment. It is important to get protected. 🙂

[janedivney]

I’m vaxxed to the eyeballs 😆I’ve had 8 Covid ones, yearly flu, two pneumonia and the shingles. No problem with any of them except the very first (AZ) Covid one, which I think lots of people reacted to (worth it though, imo). One consolation is that if you do feel a bit rough it’s a sign your immune system is responding strongly to the vaccine.

[Collie4 in reply to janedivney]

Thank you for your reply. It’s good to read other peoples accounts. I’m definitely going to have it now and have booked appointment.

[jackdup]

I have had two different vaccines for pneumonia and didn’t have a reaction to either one. Good luck.

[Collie4 in reply to jackdup]

Thank you for replying.

[Julie14]

to be fair I would still have it even if I was ill as the long term benefit outweighs a short illness I had it & was fine but everyone is different

[Collie4 in reply to Julie14]

Yes i agree, it is so important to be protected. Thank you for your reply.

[Badbessie]

I believe in honesty. I did get a bit of a sore arm following the pneumonia jab However I thought a little bit of discomfort was far better than pneumonia. Christmas 2016 found me in hospital with pneumonia it nearly killed me and it took me many months of rehabilitation to recover. My thinking is better a little bit of discomfort than the potential devastation that pneumonia can bring.

[Collie4 in reply to Badbessie]

Sorry to hear how poorly you were, i know pneumonia is very bad especially with people with health issues. I know it is far better to have the jab to protect us. Thank you for replying.

[bluepettals7]

you could 'google' the ingrediants in th evax to see what it contains ? just a thought.

[Collie4 in reply to bluepettals7]

Thank you for replying.

[Biker88]

I was hospitalised for 10 days with pneumonia, after it caused me to collapse so I had the vaccine and would have a second dose if recommended, I would rather have a sore arm than end up back in hospital

[Collie4 in reply to Biker88]

Yes i agree. Thank you for reply.

[Ergendl]

I had no problems with the pneumonia jab. Better than the alternative.

[Collie4 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you.

[Sweetchilli543]

I was ok with pneumonia and flu jab .

[Collie4 in reply to Sweetchilli543]

Thank you.

[Fribox]

I didn't have any reaction to mine

[Collie4 in reply to Fribox]

Thank you.🙂

[Pwkav1]

No reaction to mine either xxx

[Collie4 in reply to Pwkav1]

Thank you, 🙂

[gingermusic]

I had no reaction after the pneumonia jab at all so go ahead and have it without fear

[Collie4 in reply to gingermusic]

Thank you.🙂

[Loopylorre]

No reaction to pneumonia jab, 😊 🌺x

[Collie4 in reply to Loopylorre]

Thank you.🙂

[Greenthorn]

Not even a sore arm with the pneumonia jab. The first shingles jab did result in sore arm, but other than that was generally fine. Second shingles jab, a doddle!

[Collie4 in reply to Greenthorn]

Glad you had no probs. I’m sure i will be fine. The benefits of being vaccinated are better than having the illness obviously.

[Greenthorn in reply to Collie4]

I'm sure you will be fine Collie4; its stating the obvious but I always relax my arm in preparation for the jab - never tighten up! What makes me laugh is the nurse practitioner telling me "you'll just feel a little scratch". Surely it is a prick!

[Collie4 in reply to Greenthorn]

Yes, i don’t mind injections, it’s the thought of after effects that bothers me. But so important to be protected against these horrible diseases.

[LissacFrance]

My wife had her pneumonia jab this year without anyy problems at all. As we get older we get used to being like a pincushion from time to time. Have a good day, Chris.

[MizB22]

It's the only one I've had. No side effects at all 👍🏾

[Collie4 in reply to MizB22]

🙂

[50shadesofgrey]

sorry haven’t had any.

[bluedolphin2]

Normal sore arm but no reaction.x

[Collie4 in reply to bluedolphin2]

Thank you for your reply.🙂

[Nitroblonde20]

I had mine its only a one off you don't ever need another apparently and I had no side effects at all don't worry

[Collie4 in reply to Nitroblonde20]

Thank you. Yes, i’ve heard it is a ‘one off’. 🙂

[Southwestbysouth]

never had a moments thought about it. If you trust the NHS then you believe they are doing right by you. Which would leave you worst off a pneumonia jab or none? They’ve kept me free of such illnesses for a long time now and I’m thankful for missing such experiences in life!

[Collie4 in reply to Southwestbysouth]

i agree with you.

Thank you for replying.

[horseygirl_0103]

I had mine when I was a child -dont think I had any reaction

[Collie4 in reply to horseygirl_0103]

Thank you for replying.

[Littlechoceclair]

Hi Collie 4 I have had mine when ever it has been due and have never had any reaction what so ever from it. I would think you will be fine.

[Collie4 in reply to Littlechoceclair]

Thank you for your reassuring reply, much appreciated.

[Thinkhealthy]

had zero after effects from mine - although I did from flu jab

[Deovolente]

It was the worst nightmare - extreme pain in hand with overall malaise.

[Collie4 in reply to Deovolente]

From the pneumonia jab? That’s unusual.

[collector_17]

Hi, I had a pnuemonia jab last year and had no after effects at all. The nurse said I wouldn't and she was right. It is well worth having and I was told you only need the one.

[Collie4 in reply to collector_17]

Thank you for replying.

[Seaberg in reply to collector_17]

I was also told that I only needed one pneumonia vaccination and had no discomfort or side effects, thank goodness. I cannot remember what was said about shingles, which I dread, but have only been offered one jab. At first a jab wasn't offered as it is a live virus and being on immune suppressants it wasn't advisable. However this seems to have been revised . I would much rather have some discomfort for a short time than risk either disease.

I do sympathise when conflicting reports make it difficult to decide for the best. Good luck and keep well.

[Collie4 in reply to Seaberg]

Thank you for your reply. Yes, it is so important to have these vaccinations. I have made my appointment for the pneumonia one. I’ve not had any problems with flu jabs or covid boosters.

[collector_17 in reply to Seaberg]

I have been told I am too old for the shingles jab at 80. They only give it up to 79. I have seen posters in the doctors waiting room for it but it didn't mention an age limit. I actuallty had shingles 21 years ago. It is horrible and very painful.