With the approaching of flu season again, more and more people are going to be receiving flu shots. Almost everyone is encouraged to get a flu vaccination in order to prevent the spread of the influenza virus with very limited exceptions such as infants and those with serious allergies to flu vaccine.
One reason many people do not go get their flu shot is a fear that the vaccine will give them the flu. While this is not possible according to the CDC, many people still have this fear.
Feeling Bad After A Flu Shot Might Not Mean You Have The Flu
In reality, people can experience flu-like symptoms following a flu shot that can lead people to believe that they were made sick by the vaccine. Some of those symptoms can include:
Are Your Having An Allergic Reaction?
Apart from these symptoms, it is possible to have a severe allergic reaction to the flu vaccine. Allergic reactions generally happen within a very short time span after the administration of a vaccine ranging from minutes to hours. If you have signs of an allergic reaction, you should contact your doctor right away. Signs of an allergic reaction can include:
Another potential health issues associated with the flu vaccine by some studies is Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS). Incidents of this illness related to the flu shot are exceedingly rare.
The reality of the flu shot is that it does an immense amount of good, preventing the spread of the influenza virus and protecting those who would be especially vulnerable such as the very young, the very old and those with compromised immune systems.
What Should I Do If I Feel I Was Harmed By My Flu Shot?
Seek medical care. If you are concerned you are having an allergic reaction, seek emergency medical care. Follow up steps can include reporting your adverse reaction. Further, you may want to learn more about National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Their vaccine injury table can be a starting point for looking into the possibility of compensation.
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