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Is this years flu shot safe for me and my five year old daughter.
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Yes: The overwhelming evidence points to the safety and efficacy of flu vaccines unless there is a severe egg allergy (i.e., cannot even eat eggs).
Answered 1/19/2019
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Yes: 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) or allergic rxn. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm#flu,
Answered 11/10/2018
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