2006-10-25 06:54:30 · 9 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Nothing serious unless your allergic to the vaccine. You probably be a little feverish and may have a headache and exhausted the night you got the shot. Your muscles where you recieved the shot maybe a little sore for a couple of days. Nothing else.
2006-10-25 07:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bambi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 2 types of vaccines
The “flu shot” — which is given with a needle, usually in the arm, is an inactivated (or killed) vaccine
The nasal flu spray vaccine (sometimes referred to as LAIV for “Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine”) — which is a spray taken in the nose — is an attenuated (or weakened) vaccine
Side effects:soreness at the site of the vaccination. Other flu shot side effects — especially in children who have never been exposed to the flu virus — include fever, tiredness, and sore muscles. These side effects may begin 6 to 12 hours after vaccination and may last for up to 2 days.
Additionally, you should be aware that viruses for producing the vaccine are grown in chicken eggs and then killed with a chemical so they can no longer cause an infection. The flu vaccine may contain some egg protein, which can cause an allergic reaction. If you or a family member is allergic to eggs or have ever had a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccine, consult with your health care provider before getting vaccinated.
hope this helps!!!
2006-10-25 14:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local Reactions, such as soreness, pain, and swelling where the shot was given, but which are usually mild and last for less than 2 days.
Systemic Reactions, which usually begin 6-12 hours after getting the flu shot, last for only 1 or 2 days, and can include fever, malaise (not feeling good), and muscle aches.
Allergic Reactions, including hives and anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, but fortunately are rare, and can triggered by residual egg proteins in people allergic to eggs or to other components of the flu shot. Keep in mind that there are protocols that allow people with egg allergies to get flu shots, so talk to your doctor or allergist if your child is at high risk for complications from the flu and also has an egg allergy
2006-10-25 13:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the most the shot can give you a sore arm for a day or so. You CANNOT get the flu from the shot, it is made from the protien coat of dead viruses and therefore it is impossible to get the flu. If you are allergic to eggs, you can have an allergic reaction to the shot, in which case you should not get it at all.
2006-10-25 13:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually none.
Sometime local discomfort at the injection site
Occasionally very mild transient flu like symptoms
Very rarely an allergic reaction to the egg protein. (flu vaccine is made in chicken eggs)
2006-10-25 14:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might end up thinking you've got flu, but try to find a doctor who will admit this. My father had a flu shot once and he thought he was dying.
2006-10-25 14:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a mild fever and feel a little flu-ish.
2006-10-25 13:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes none other times various flu like symptoms
2006-10-25 13:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Janet H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your arm aches for a couple hours.
2006-10-25 13:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by thehiddenangle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋