I see that I'm eligible to receive the vaccine just as soon as I can find a place that will give it to me. I'll do it.

As for shots hurting, I never noticed it until I got my flu shot this fall. First time, and my arm was sore for a couple days. I think it's the guy at Rite Aid who gave me the shot. It hurt right from the start, and I think it's because this fellow just wasn't as good at giving shots as the other nurses and medical technicians that have given me shots in the past. Giving painless shots might be an art form.