Time for flu shots 10-04-11

Every year I have a flu shot, as do millions of people across the country, and today when I visited my doctor for something else I had my 2011-12 shot.  The shots never bother me, except sometimes a little sore spot on my arm.  But today --- Look Out!  By the time I drove home my head, arms and chest ached, my eyes were puffy and I was soooo sleepy.  I felt terrible.  I finally went to bed with several layers of quilts to keep me from shivering.  Soon I went to sleep, more like unconscious, and the day is a blank.  I called the doctor when I woke up about 4pm, just to tell her that I had a reaction.   She thought I should call the paramedics, but I figured it was too late for that, I was beginning to feel better.  Besides, I didn't want to tell her that calling 911 had not even crossed my mind.  I've had reactions to medication of all kinds, but I hope this is the only one I have to a flu shot.  I think having the flu is worse and more frightening.