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Mild Flu Shot Reactions. Mild Flu shot reactions include soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, hoarseness; sore, red or itchy eyes; cough, fever, and aches. A reaction to Flu vaccine continue they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days. Severe Flu Shot Reactions. Severe Flu shot reactions include allergic reactions. CDC says however that a life-threatening reaction to Flu vaccine is very rare. If Flu shot reactions occur, it is usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccine.
Flu shots donât work! Again, this has to do with the many different strains of influenza virus that change constantly. Seasonal flu shots canât cover every flu variety. So yes, you can still get sick if you get a flu shot â but youâre considerably decreasing your odds of getting sick during flu season by getting one, typically by 50-60%. I feel sick after getting the flu shot. Importantly, getting a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. Flu shots consist of inactivated flu virus or, in recombinant vaccines with no virus at all. Some people do experience mild side effects after getting a flu shot including soreness where the shot was given, low grade fever, headaches and achiness. These side effects are minor and brief considering the severity of getting sick with the flu for someone with diabetes.