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What are the risks to getting a flu shot for adults or children?
How safe is the flu shot? Why do some people get the flu after getting a flu shot?
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Influenza, otherwise known as flu is an infection of the respiratory tract. This is a bothersome condition since the signs and symptoms usually last up to two weeks. Many people are affected by this condition since the virus can remain suspended in the air for several hours and people can easily catch the flu virus. There are people who have strong immune system to fight off the virus but there are some who can get the disease easily.
It is a good thing that different strains of viruses are discovered each year and new vaccines are invented to protect the humans. Flu vaccine has been around for many decades. The purpose of this vaccine is to help our immune system to build immunity against harmful microorganisms that cause sickness. Your body is designed perfectly to do this naturally.
Flu shots are proven to be safe and effective in preventing flu. However, there are common side effects associated with influenza shot.
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Even though it won't cause the flu, flu shots can commonly cause mild side effects, especially in younger children who are getting their flu shots for the first time. These reactions and flu shot side effects can include:
• Local Flu Shot Reactions, such as soreness, pain, and swelling where the flu shot was given, but which are usually mild and last for less than 2 days.
• Systemic Flu Shot Reactions, which usually begin 6 to 12 hours after getting the flu shot, last for only 1 or 2 days, and can include fever, rash, malaise (not feeling good), and muscle aches.
• Allergic Reactions, including hives, angioedema, and anaphylaxis, which 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.
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Source: http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_flu_shot_rxn.htm
It is a good thing that different strains of viruses are discovered each year and new vaccines are invented to protect the humans. Flu vaccine has been around for many decades. The purpose of this vaccine is to help our immune system to build immunity against harmful microorganisms that cause sickness. Your body is designed perfectly to do this naturally.
Flu shots are proven to be safe and effective in preventing flu. However, there are common side effects associated with influenza shot.
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Even though it won't cause the flu, flu shots can commonly cause mild side effects, especially in younger children who are getting their flu shots for the first time. These reactions and flu shot side effects can include:
• Local Flu Shot Reactions, such as soreness, pain, and swelling where the flu shot was given, but which are usually mild and last for less than 2 days.
• Systemic Flu Shot Reactions, which usually begin 6 to 12 hours after getting the flu shot, last for only 1 or 2 days, and can include fever, rash, malaise (not feeling good), and muscle aches.
• Allergic Reactions, including hives, angioedema, and anaphylaxis, which 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.
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Source: http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_flu_shot_rxn.htm
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