Flu Shot Symptoms
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General Symptoms
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Most symptoms will include soreness at the injection site, muscle aches, a mild fever and general malaise. The symptoms may last from one to two days.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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In rare instances, people who've received a flu shot develop GBS (where the body's immune system attacks the nervous system). Symptoms will start with weakness, tingling of lower extremities, difficulty breathing, paralysis and fever.
Allergic Reactions
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People who are allergic to egg whites will often times have a response to the shot. Symptoms may be appear as hives or rashes on the body.
Severe Reactions
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Severe reactions are very rare with the flu shot. They may be asthma-like symptoms (such as wheezing or gasping), a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or hives.
Reality
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Most people who receive the flu shot are unlikely to develop symptoms at all.
Compensation
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If you ever receive a flu shot and end up experiencing an adverse reaction, go to an emergency room immediately. You can then file a report using the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and a federal program will compensate you for your care.
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