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Influenza
Condition
Swine flu
Condition

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

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

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