Side effects of Flu vaccine
As the flu vaccines are of two types, the side effects are also of two types depending on the type of vaccination.
Flu shot side effects
The side effects of Flu shot are:
- Soreness, redness, or swelling of the region where the shot was given.
- General side effects like fever, malaise, and myalgia may also occur. However, these occur mainly in people who never had a flu shot before.
- Allergic reactions may also occur.
In case if these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot and usually last for a couple of days. Flu shots rarely cause any severe complications.
Nasal flu vaccine side effects
The live viruses in the nasal-spray vaccine are weakened. Therefore they do not cause any severe symptom. However, mild symptoms may occur after vaccination like:
Some children may also develop mild fever and muscle aches. Additionally, some children also suffer from symptoms like wheezing, headache and vomiting.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: November 19, 2009
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