 [ Symptoms ] is it normal for the side of your face to go numb after having the 2012 2013 flu vaccine what can be done about it  i received the flu vaccine on saturday and woke up sunday morning with the right side of my face numb it feels like you do after getting an injection to have teeth pulled i have been told that i also have aquired a twitch on that side of my face [ Disease ] i had this as well i had the shot in my left shoulder yesterday and then the left side of my face went numb 5 hours later 24 hours later it still does not feel quite right doc is are stumped and want me to watch it think it may be a sensation reaction i get tingly on the left side of my tongue and random parts of my body occasionally no twitching or drooping of face muscles no more flu shots for this girl