I had my annual physical a couple of days ago. Because of my history with respiratory infections, the doctor suggested I get a TDaP vaccination (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and a pneumonia vaccination. Because I know that the vaccine has worn off in people over 40, there is currently a whooping cough epidemic in the western states, and my friend Jolie had it a couple of years ago, this seemed like a good idea to me. Well, that and I know how badly it sucks to have pneumonia. I don't want it again, as the last go around left me with asthma for life.
It has been about 57 hours since I got the vaccinations. That Pneumovax 23 is a real nasty bitch. Thank you, Merck Pharmaceutical. Here's a picture of my arm at the injection site. From all I've read online, this is well within the parameters of a "normal" reaction to the Pneumovax 23 vaccine. It hurts like hell, and it's actually making my right breast hurt. Um, ow.
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I am have that same reaction to the chicken pox vaccine. It's awful.
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