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What are the 2022 side effects of the flu shot will it cause fever.?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The only common side effect of influenza vaccine is a little pain at the injection site. It rarely if ever causes fever.

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Answered 8/24/2022

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