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Injections??

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
I just got two different injections yesterday.

One is for mennigitis and forget what the other is for.
Though today my arm is quite red and itchy and sore to touch - Is this normal or should I get it checked out -

Had many jabs before and I've never reacted like this before.

Advice would be great ~

Thanks ~ XxX

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It's normal to suffer some side-effects in the first 48 hours. My meningitis C jab was horrible and itchy but I don't usually react to injections either. My advice would be to phone NHS direct if you're really worried right now (0845 46 47) or to wait and see if it calms down by tomorrow and if not, see your GP.

    I seem to remember being told that the main worry is if you get flu-like symptoms that develop within the first 48 hours, and continue.

    Hope that helps.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ahh cheers mate ~

    Think I'll just wait till tomorrow to see if it calms down then -
    Bloody annoying though - :p

    XxX ~ Sam ~ XxX
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    yeah i reckon thats the norm but to repeat whats been said phone the docs or nhs direct if your worried or it gets worse, i find when i get injections like the flu jab and the men c one that my arm feels like a dead weight afterwards!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You can always call NHS Direct for some advice:

    NHS Direct
    Advice and information on all health-related issues.
    Telephone: 0845 46 47
    Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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