Allergic reactions to the flu vaccine are very rare. It is more likely that you might experience flu like symptoms as you are essentially being injected with a weakened form of the virus that your body will be able to fight off more effectively and then store the antibodies, as opposed to contracting the full version and having a harder time at fighting it.

I’ve had it twice. Got stupidly sick both times. Refused to get it ever since

Firstly, check with your medical professional.

Personally, we all get the flu vax each year. Last year, my husband didnt get around to it and got so sick. This year he was first in line.

Hi hope your well. I definitely agree speak with your doctor or even nurse on call could maybe save you a trip to GP, I have it each year only started 4 years ago as I got a virus and after that pneumonia which I thought only elderly people got wow was I wrong I’m not saying flu shot would have prevented me being in hospital for 6 weeks but it made me realise how quickly things can go wrong. So now it’s a yearly date for me. But definately get medical advice. Goodluck take care

Please speak with your doctor about this rather than a forum – though if you can have it, I would get it – an extra bit of protection from severe illness.

Check with your GP first – but if you can have it, I would.

I would definitely speak to your GP about this. He/she will be able to discuss all the pros/cons and put your mind at ease.

I would give your state immunization line a call and have a chat with them. They have made a new one with is allergy friendly and zero egg components in specific ones

Best bet is to chat with a medical professional to ease your mind. I’m all for vaccines

I’m seeing so many comments here saying if you’ve never had the flu, you have natural immunity. That’s what I thought! Then I discovered if you’ve never had it, and you get it, you’ll be REALLY sick as you don’t have any immunity because you’ve never had it. 2 very different opinions. I get the flu jab mostly to keep my young grandkids safe but also to make sure my partner has one as he has lung issues

Do you get sick with the flu often? I think it’s different for everyone. We personally don’t get it because for us when we did used to get it we would get sick more often. We doing when we don’t get it we barely get sick.

My whole family gets the flu vaccine every year. Flu can be deadly, I think everyone should get it unless there’s a medical reason why they can’t.

If you have never had it or havent in ages, you have a natural immunity. If you have an autoimmune disease or have had it before, your body needs it. Have you reacted tol vaccines before?

Whenever I have vaccines at the GP; I am closely monitored for any allergic reactions and side effects. The GP is extremely attentive and thorough in care. GPs are a good point for information and care.

There is so much around this year that it’s probably a good idea but always talk to your doctor about any concerns.

Definitely a question for your Dr. I have it every year and my 5yo has also been having it. I may reconsider for her in the coming years as she gets older and her immunity is a bit better.

Always have this conversation with your GP. I personally do not get vaccinated as when I did in my teens I got quite sick just after. Not going through that again. I take a women’s multivitamin every two days, eat well with three quarters of my plate full of veggies and added protein. I touch wood have never had the flu like that in my teens ever again.

My daughter has an egg allergy and gets the flu jab every year which has traces of egg in it and she has been fine. I would consult a doctor if you are very concerned.

personally i don’t have the flu shot, but my youngest who falls under the category of vulnerable people does get it every year. When you have a lot of allergies and are more prone to get the flu, I would certainly consider it and have a chat with the GPabout it

Your doctor is the best person to advise you about your allergies and the flu vaccine. Considering the number of deaths from the flu, I would always have it each year. Seeing people struggle to breathe is the quickest way to make my mind up and go have it.