Flu Vaccine

Well, I just got back from getting my flu vaccine. It was pretty painless, although, there was a scary part. When the nurse was finished giving the shot, she was blotting it with the cotton ball. Then, she said, "Wow, you're a bleeder. Let me get another cotton ball." It was a that point where I was like, uh oh. My pulse started racing, and I could feel my face starting to flush. So, I started trying to calm myself by taking a few breaths. Of course my body was going to be difficult.
But, she said I would be fine and sent me on my way. I didn't pass out or anything, so that was good.

Some ladies were talking to me afterwards. One woman who had the same nurse as I did, called the lady a "psycho" nurse because the nurse sort of did a backwards swing of the needle before pushing it into the shoulder muscle. She said she thought it hurt a lot. I didn't really feel much if any pain - just a slight pinch. Perhaps my pain tolerance is at a higher level, since I've had so many previous medical issues.

So, that was $18 spent. Hopefully, it was worthwhile. I'm not sure if there's really any way to know. But, hopefully I can stay well this season. I'm not sure why I was a "bleeder". The other lady said I probably bled because of the way she pushed the needle in. I don't know. I suppose it doesn't matter. I haven't been taking asprin or any kind of blood thinners. Perhaps I bled because I have stronger shoulder muscles than the typical person (although I wouldn't think that would affect anything, well maybe it would if I didn't have as much fat on my shoulders?). Who knows. Hopefully, I won't have any adverse side-effects from the vaccine, since it's my first time getting one.