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Fluvirin is an immunization which is a kind of immune system affecting drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Flushield • Fluzone • Actacel • Act-HIB • Agrippal • Fluvax • Influvac • Mutagrip • Afluria • Agriflu • Fluarix • Flulaval

Generic Drug

Influenza vaccine

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Muscle pain
Red eye (single)
Cough
Drowsiness
Itchy rash
Joint pains
Vomiting
Fatigue
Malaise
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Back pain
Chills
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Irritability
Nausea
Decreased appetite
Wheezing
Aching muscles
Trembling
Chest tightness
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Numbness or tingling
Swollen glands
Paresthesia
Hypersensitivity
Droopy face
Convulsion
Drooping of one side of face
Paralysis
Nerve pain

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