Side Effects of the Flu Shot

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In April 2010, 23 children were transported to the hospital within 24 hours of vaccination with a dangerous fever, and attacks. Since November 2010, at least 100 have reported similar pursuit, and at least 1,000 children have side effects. The Australian Public Health Association claims that these unfortunate episodes were associated with both Fluvax and Fluvax Junior. However, despite these developments, TGA, says children are still better to be vaccinated because these particular children may have ended up in hospital anyway if you caught the flu virus and could have been worse.

Should I be vaccinated?

Most Australian residents can benefit from the flu, unless the egg allergy. However, certain groups of people who are at higher risk of experiencing severe flu-like symptoms if they contract the virus. Children aged 6 months and 3 years of age, pregnant women, health workers, the elderly and patients with congenital heart disease, asthma, chronic liver disease or compromised immune systems should receive the vaccine. In addition, anyone who lives or works in a densely populated environment, such as nursing homes, dormitories, schools, prisons and jails should be immunized as well.

What are the side effects?

Almost everyone will experience some sort of small side effects such as soreness at the injection area or a mild fever. This is perfectly normal and lets you now that your body is doing its job by creating antibodies. However, there are some who will also experience fatigue and muscle aches as well.

If you end up with a sore throat, runny nose, and the rest of the symptoms, it does not mean that the flu had the flu. In fact, it is not possible. What does it mean that you have already picked up the virus before the shot, but the symptoms became more present.

It is estimated that 1 out of every 100,000 people will experience Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause paralysis of the nerve damage. This condition also has muscle weakness and high fever. In addition, if you are experiencing, such as rash, rapid heartbeat, trouble breathing, wheezing, or pallor, you must seek emergency treatment immediately, because you could have an allergic reaction.