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Are there side affect when getting flu shots?
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Mostly local reactio: As long as you are otherwise healthy, you can't get the flu from the flu shot- since it is a dead virus. Only the nasal spray (live attenuated virus) could cause flu-like symptoms in some individuals. Side effects are mostly localized redness or swelling which usually goes away quickly and could be treated with an anti-inflammatory pain killer if bothersome.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Potentially: Possible side effects: pain/redness/swelling at shot site, cough, fever, itching, headache, achiness, fatigue, itchy/red eyes. Rare but serious risks: Guillian -Barre Syndrome & seizure in children receiving additional vaccines (DTaP or PCV13). REF: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm#flu
Answered 11/12/2018
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