Was chatting with a coworker at lunch today

[vercetti2021]

Her hubby got his 2nd covid shot a few weeks ago, but he always get a flu shot as well. But he wanted to wait a few weeks after his second dose. I was considering getting it before I got my booster next month. This is what brought this conversation up. Anyway, he went to Walgreens and got his shot, and the next day he wasn't feeling at all good. He felt deathly sick for almost a week and couldn't get out of bed. So he called Walgreens and asked what the hell was going on with this flu shot they gave him. They told him they were trying to get a hold of him all week because they accidentally gave him a covid shot instead!

Like Jesus man, that seriously kicked his immune system into hyperdrive and made him extremely sick. Like shit how did they mix up a covid and flu shot up? Like I'm thinking of holding off on that flu shot now lol just get my booster, continue to wear my mask. I'm sure I can avoid the flu like last year like that. Truly scary!

[Hekate]

1. I trust you won't be going to the same Walgreens. Get your flu shot. Have the lab tech ...

… read the label to you out loud. You’ll be fine.

[vercetti2021]

3. Haha definitely not!

I got my shots from CVS. Plan on going there again. Just scary someone mixing up the shots like that.

[ShazzieB]

25. Scary...and irresponsible.

The pharmacies do a lot of different vaccinations these days, not all of which would be suitable for any random patient. I'm sure that administering the wrong shot could have disastrous results in some cases. There is no excuse for being that careless!

[RockRaven]

2. Don't take medical advice from internet randos...... But everyone should get every vaccine they're

eligible for as soon as they are eligible, in general. The numbers say so.

[vercetti2021]

5. I plan on getting the booster

I wouldn't take any medical advice from any Facebook "doctor" plus this wasn't a rando, this was my friend and coworker telling me this in person.

[RockRaven]

8. I was referring to myself and the (not) advice I was (not) giving.

[vercetti2021]

9. Ohhhhhhhh sorry

lol

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. It sure is scary!

I would not delay my flu shot, however.

What I would do is tell the pharmacist what happened to your friend's husband and make them aware that you're worried about this happening to you. If they're at all conscientious, they will be careful. You could probably get them to show you what medication you'd be getting.

But of course, this is your decision. The flu is no joke. You could delay it a bit. And make sure that what they're giving you IS a flu shot!

Best of luck!

[vercetti2021]

6. I probably will

Just kinda scary to think someone can make that mistake! That was a first for me in all this. A mix up in shots. Like damn.

[womanofthehills]

32. There have been mixups of pharmacists giving kids wrong shots too

A family with little kids were all given covid shots when they came in for flu shots and another pharmacy (no longer allowed to give shots) divided adult shots into 3 shots and gave it to 110 kids instead of giving them the kids formulation. All the formulations have different cap colors - might ask pharmacist what color cap your shot is coming from.

[Patterson]

7. The odds of both you and your friend getting the wrong shot are astronomical.

[vercetti2021]

10. Oh not doubt

Just a scary story I thought I'd share. I've officially heard it all once she told me it

[Pas-de-Calais]

11. Got my Covid shots at hospital

with booster at eom November.

Flu shots I get at CVS.

[left-of-center2012]

12. I thought the syringes were color coded

That's what I've seen on the evening news.
The plastic tip that covers the syringe needle point is a different color than other syringes.

[Wounded Bear]

16. That's up to the individual dispensary, I think...

the vaccine comes in vials and isn't in the hypo until it's time to administer.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

13. If we have concerns, we can always ask to see the vial prior to vaccination.

If I'm recalling correctly, the booster is one-half the dosage of the first one. They must have given that fellow a full dose, so that adds up to 2-1/2 doses rather than 1-1/2 doses.

Hoping to get off my arse this week and get my flu shot! Also need to get to a doctor and get a script for a shingles booster.

KY

[Pachamama]

14. Only true if you are referring to the Moderna Booster

The Pfizer Biontech Comirnaty booster is full dose.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

18. Thanks, I stand corrected. So, if that fellow in the OP was on Pfizer....

then he got hit with a total of three doses.....

Seems I recall they're recommending a booster for the J&J vaccine now as well. Mine is Moderna but not due until early December.

[ZonkerHarris]

15. To Everyone: get your flu shot and get your Covid booster. Its the smart thing to do. The flu is bad

this year.

[dem4decades]

17. Why did the vaccine make him so sick? That part I don't understand.

[AKwannabe]

20. A third vaccine

Not a booster

[SimplyHadEnough]

21. Basically

He received a Booster shot to soon and put his immune system into overdrive.

[GregariousGroundhog]

33. He was mistakenly given a third COVID vaccine instead of flu shot

We don't know what COVID vaccine he was given, but the Moderna ones have a habit of hitting people like a truck. The Pfizer ones can make people some miserable for a day or two as well, but not to the same extent as Moderna.

The fact that the person in question received a third dose after "a couple of weeks" instead of the recommended six months may or may not also have a role as well.

[AKwannabe]

19. Shit!

Professionals these days…???

[mahina]

26. How high do you have to be

To give somebody the wrong shot?

[Hortensis]

27. Mahina, I'm erasing my post. I misread the OP. I have heard

getting too much vaccine can be dangerous and would only suggest talking to Walgreen's about this reported incident and to discuss concerns. Also one's own physician if necessary since, of course, not being adequately vaccinated is what we need to be afraid of.

[mahina]

30. Oh to be sure.

I was talking about how high someone would have to be to give the wrong shot. I’m sure whatever you said was well intended. Aloha Hortensis.

[Hortensis]

23. I'd check with Walgreens to see what they say about this

and to discuss your concerns. Discuss with your physician also.

[multigraincracker]

24. I only use small, locally owned, independent drug stores

for prescription drugs. There are two of them in my area. They care about me more than the big guys. They get to know me, spend time talking to me and I trust them. Also keep more of my money in the local area.
I discussed getting my flue shot with my booster with my druggist and together we decided to wait 2 weeks to get the senior flue shot. I told him I go to the CDC web site and check on the map to see if we are in a high rate area every week and we are not, so risk is low. Plus I’m still “sheltering in place”. Wearing a mask and staying home for the year, I’ve not even had a mild cold for a record amount of time. Also the flu shot wears out with time. One year I got my shot very early in the fall. Ended up with a mild case in April, so I have been waiting until after Halloween. But I do watch those maps to be safe.

[John Ludi]

28. I used to labor under the illusion

that there was a general level of competency out there...but that was when I was very young. Now that I am moderately old I generally assume the opposite, and that has made life more complicated but safer, overall.

[BlackSkimmer]

31. That's a truly bad fuckup.

The vaccines are stored differently from what I understand, clearly labeled, and kept separated.