I went for my H1N1 vaccination today. I’m not feeling very good, but it seems to just be a cold so my doctor went ahead an gave me the shot. On the door to her office there’s a sign next to a stack of masks asking patients to put on a mask if they have cold or flu symptoms. Since I’m coughing a bit, I grabbed a mask and put it on. Then walked into the waiting room. It was full, so I sat down in the chair nearest to me. The poor woman beside me physically recoiled at the sight of someone in a mask sitting beside her. I felt bad, and probably should have told her I just have a cold, but instead I stuck my head in my book and ignored the stares. Thankfully (for everyone) I didn’t have to wait long.
The shot didn’t hurt at all (didn’t even know she’d done it), but my arm sure hurts now. I’m surprised my kids didn’t complain about it when they got their shots. Elliot just barely bumped it tonight, and it sent shooting pain down to my elbow. I think I’ll be sleeping on my left side tonight.