Flu shot reaction?

Nurses General Nursing

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Hi everyone!

I got my flu shot a week ago, and it seemed as though the nurse who gave it to me injected it above my deltoid almost in my joint. I got home with my band aid and checked it out and even my husband with no medical background said, "why did she give you a shot there?"

I also asked a few coworkers who got shots if they thought it was given in an odd spot, they agreed.

Before I discuss this any further with management, I was wondering if anyone else has gotten the flu shot (the first one, not the h1n1) and been having any reactions?

I've been having muscle pain and trouble moving my left arm ever since. Joint pain as well.

Anyone else?

Specializes in NICU Level III.

Mine wasn't painful to get but my deltoid was sore the evening and day after. No fever or aches or anything healthwise though.

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