by Percy Dare
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Flu vaccines contain various components that may cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. In a Vaccine Safety Datalink study, there were 10 cases of anaphylaxis after more than 7.4 million doses of inactivated flu vaccine, trivalent (IIV3) given without other vaccines, (rate of 1.35 per one million doses).
What is in the flu vaccine that I could be allergic to?
Most types of influenza vaccine contain a very small amount of egg protein, so before giving it health providers often ask if you are allergic to eggs.
What does a flu shot Allergy look like?
The CDC says that signs of a severe allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling around the eyes or lips, hives, high fever, and a fast heartbeat. Life-threatening reactions to the flu shot are extremely rare.
What are the side effects of the flu shot 2022?
You may experience some soreness or slight swelling around the injection site. Other common side effects include a general feeling of malaise, headaches, muscle aches and nausea. It is a common misconception that receiving a vaccine can give you the flu, Dr. Vijayan said.
How long after flu injection can you get side effects?
These may include fever, tiredness and muscle aches. These side effects can start within a few hours of vaccination and sometimes last for 1 to 2 days. They usually go away on their own, once your body has developed an immune response to the vaccine, which will protect you from the flu virus.
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