I had the flu shot for the second time ever about 2 weeks ago. The pharmacist gave it to me and she was in a hurry. She was standing while I was seated and she went very high up on my shoulder, just under the bone! Usually after they wipe the skin, they touch the area, but she didn't do that - just rammed it in and I was in immediate pain. I shouted! It has not stopped hurting since. There is no visible sign of damage or swelling and the pain is in the shoulder joint when I move my arm doing things like turning the steering wheel in the car or reaching behind. I wake up now at night when I roll on that side in pain. I tried to see my Dr today but she's out with the flu! It's not the worst thing to have, but it's very bothersome and after reading some of these comments - I do hope it goes away quickly. My advice would be for people to get their actual doctors to administer the shot. I know that's likely "below" them on the totem pole of medical functions, but at least get an RN to do it and NOT a pharmacist. I will NEVER go to a Walgreens again for any shot.
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I had the flu shot for the second time ever about 2 weeks ago. The pharmacist gave it to me and she was in a hurry. She was standing while I was seated and she went very high up on my shoulder, just under the bone! Usually after they wipe the skin, they touch the area, but she didn't do that - just rammed it in and I was in immediate pain. I shouted! It has not stopped hurting since. There is no visible sign of damage or swelling and the pain is in the shoulder joint when I move my arm doing things like turning the steering wheel in the car or reaching behind. I wake up now at night when I roll on that side in pain. I tried to see my Dr today but she's out with the flu! It's not the worst thing to have, but it's very bothersome and after reading some of these comments - I do hope it goes away quickly. My advice would be for people to get their actual doctors to administer the shot. I know that's likely "below" them on the totem pole of medical functions, but at least get an RN to do it and NOT a pharmacist. I will NEVER go to a Walgreens again for any shot.
December 30, 2013 - 11:04pmThis Comment
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