Do flu shots hurt?

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Mysterioso	yes, I got one and my arm hurt for three days, but is necessary, and not EXCRUCIATING! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dingus M	Hmmm....sharpened steel ramming into your flesh. Sounds delightful! I've never had a flu shot & don't plan to get one. Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer, drink lots of fluid & eat a healthy diet. Stay away from sick people as much as you can (there's an obvious one). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

iceicevanilla	No, it's like any other shot you get from the doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Talk Dirty to Me =P	its just like any other vaccination you get, just a needle and some stuff in it lol dont be scared its not that bad Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Magicman	Dont look pinch ear it dont hurt to bad then !!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	Not too much but try your best not to faint, as it frightens the rest in the queue. I am going for mine next week, and I might be in the same queue as you, and I am a big fearty. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

C M	I just so happened to have gotten a flu shot today. It did not hurt me one bit. I am not just saying that to ease your mind. LoL. The whole reason I avoided getting flu shots for a long time was I thought it would hurt alot. I barely felt it. The nurse told me to just simply relax my arm and wiggle my fingers. I'm guessing if you try the same you might not feel it much either. Also if the person giving you the shot isn't in a stabby mood that could help it not be so discomforting. Hope that helped ease your mind abit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

phafune	yeah, well every shot hurts for me i cry every time that i get a shot Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cjtk52905	no but plan on being sick with the flu afterwards. If youre young you shouldn't need a flu shot Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Le	It only hurts if the person giving it is not very good at giving shots. I hated shots myself but after the pain of childbirth, I can handle anything. You might want to look into the flu inhaler. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wolfmankurd	They don't really hurt but your arm will be dead for a while and you might get fluish symptoms. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

helen p	No more than any injection. It just stings for a few seconds. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Janet H	no it doesnt... think about lolli-shota (happy) stuff..... clouds..... rainbows.... how to beat a new level of a video game you know... stuff like that Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Katie bugg	I haven't had one but take a freind or b/f and u will be fine oww and after get a treat! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Veronica Alicia	Had mine last week. Just like any injection - short, sharp jab and that's it. No - it doesn't really hurt - much better that than 'flu. Just keep breathing very slowly and steadily so that you relax at the moment of impact. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brIghtsIde	you won`t feel a thing...don`t look when you get it and...think about something.....nice :-> Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jesus & Kristle	The only thing that hurts about the Flu shot is the initial sting of the needle. It is quick though. The Anthrax series of shots do hurt though. They leave your arm sore for like 3 days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sandwest	Not any more than any other injection - if they're given right. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

texas_angel_wattitude	Hurt not really. The site will knot up/be sore if you dont massage it most places dont tell you this though. If you've ever had a shot its really no different then that and its quick Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

his_wifey_to_be	a shot is a shot-it just feels like a pinch Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rocko Barbella	All shots hurt. Suck it up! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brendon C	I thought all shots hurt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

STAYMAY	Yes it hurts you will be sore for a couple of hours afterward. It wont kill you it does not feel like a gun shot or anything. Just do it and get it over with. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lozzie	2 second pinch and it's over Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

taxed till i die,	Don't hurt really small needle,Just look away. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fakadou	It's not any worse than any other shot. Just take a deep breath and relax your muscles. Your arm might be just a little sore the next day, but it's certainly not excruciating pain :-) Talk to your doctor beforehand, they can tell you what to expect. It will be over in a matter of seconds. I got my nose pierced - just think, it can't be worse than having a much larger needle shoved all the way through your nostril! Now that hurt! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

P H	i had one a 3or 4 years ago and i was in bed for 3 days it was just like having the flu itself. however i have to say that i have not had the flu since then. unless there was a real bad epidemic going around I would not have another one....no it dont hurt just stings a bit Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Monica	They are all uncomfortable. I took one once and ended up with the Flu. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mOLLy sUe	it doesnt hurt at all trust me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

angelbymistake	noo,, its not. just dont look at the needle. it will hurt just a pinch,, dont worry. just dont look at the needle,, and bring someone u can talk to -- so u wont think about the needle and everything -- like, u and ur friend can talk about random stuff -- it takes ur mind off the thing :) that's what i do <3 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Texas Horse Lover	Not at all! Just don't look. Take a deep breath and think of something nice! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No