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Influenza vaccine

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Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

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

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