How can I make my flu shot feel better?

“If you always experience soreness or swelling after a flu vaccination, take an ibuprofen about 2 hours prior to vaccination,” suggests Dr. Mora. “You can also try icing the injection site to reduce redness and swelling and taking another dose of ibuprofen to ease any soreness or swelling.”

Does FluMist have preservatives?

Most single-dose vials and pre-filled syringes of flu shot and the nasal spray flu vaccine do not contain a preservative because they are intended to be used once.

What additives are in the flu vaccine?

Here are some ingredients you’ll find in the flu shot:

Egg protein. Many flu vaccines are made by growing the viruses inside fertilized chicken eggs.
Preservatives. Vaccine manufacturers add the preservative thimerosal to multidose vaccine vials.
Stabilizers.
Antibiotics.
Polysorbate 80.
Formaldehyde.

What does FluMist not work well for?

You may not be able to get FluMist if you have diabetes, including both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. This is because diabetes can weaken your immune system. FluMist is a live vaccine, which means it has live flu viruses in it that have been weakened so that they shouldn’t infect you with the flu.

Why did my flu shot burn?

Many people experience pain after receiving the vaccination. Flu shot pain is the sensory response to the immune system’s process of producing antibodies and developing immunity, which is what prevents a vaccinated individual from contracting the disease.

Is Flublok quadrivalent preservative free?

Flublok® does not contain any preservatives (e.g., thimerosal), antibiotics, egg proteins or latex.

Why can’t Adults have the flu nasal spray?

In addition to the previously listed adults who should not receive the flu shot, adults should NOT get the nasal spray influenza vaccine if they: Are pregnant. Are ages 50 or older. Have a weakened immune system due to disease or certain medical treatments.

Why does the flu shot hurt so much this year?

The body takes a look at what’s in (the vaccine) and starts developing an immune response. Your body is developing antibodies to whatever infection you’re trying to prevent — in this case, influenza. That causes some swelling, redness, a little discomfort.” In other words, it’s just inflammation.