i've been getting my flu shot every year since 1982---and no-i've not been sick- in fact was thinking this morning (my hubby actually got his this year-stating it always make him horribly sick) that we have not gone through the normal (colds, allergies) other problems which have seemed kind of 'season normal' this year---knock on wood of course! i am very happy that he seems to be much (healthier) this year than in years past.
when you have (severe) reactions after the shot you should call your doctor- there may be a reason for it- and they need to know when people have reactions- i hope you all get feeling better soon-