20-dollar flu shots

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Are there side effects?

Mild side effects usually begin soon after you get the vaccine and last one to two days. Possible mild side effects of the flu shot include:
•Soreness, redness, and swelling at the injection site
•Fainting, mainly in adolescents
•Headaches
•Fever
•Nausea

Possible mild side effects of the nasal spray include:
•Runny nose
•Wheezing
•Headache
•Vomiting
•Muscle aches
•Fever

Serious side effects usually begin within a few minutes to a few hours after receiving the shot. Possible serious side effects of vaccination include:
•Difficulty breathing
•Hoarseness
•Swelling around the eyes or lips
•Hives
•Paleness
•Weakness
•Racing heart
•Dizziness
•Behavior changes
•High fever

Those are very, very rare, just got my shot a few days ago, only "side effect" is the injection site is slightly sore for a few days after.

I had to start a new medication years ago and I questioned side effects with the doctor who told me that those were other people's side effects, you shouldn't have any problems and if you do we will deal with them. The risk from the condition you are being treated for is far more serious than the risk of a potential side effect. He was right, I never had a problem.

The flu is a serious matter that kills many people each year and seriously sickens many more for a few weeks. I'll take a sore arm a few days to lessen my chance of having to deal with the flu.