I got the swine flu vaccine yesterday morning. I’m an 18 yr old girl and I’ve never had any health issues btw.
My arm was a bit sore yesterday, and today I woke up with a stuffy nose. Now, I have a massive headache that feels cold-induced, although I don’t have a cold.
Are these all side effects and when will they go away? And should I take Tylenol or anything – or will it not help?
The side-effects are the same as any other shot you get. 1/3 people will get pain, possible swelling at the injection site, and fatigue. 10-15% of people will get headaches; and rarely a low fever.
The side-effects only last about a day or two, so if your cold gets worse in about 2-3 days, you should probably call your doctor. I think you’re fine though.
And in my experience, Tylenol doesn’t help, but you could try. Just get rest :]
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The side-effects are the same as any other shot you get. 1/3 people will get pain, possible swelling at the injection site, and fatigue. 10-15% of people will get headaches; and rarely a low fever.
The side-effects only last about a day or two, so if your cold gets worse in about 2-3 days, you should probably call your doctor. I think you’re fine though.
And in my experience, Tylenol doesn’t help, but you could try. Just get rest :]
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