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Originally Posted by Fresia
The most reported side effects are arm soreness or tenderness at the injection site afterward as mentioned above but as MTJ mentions, taking Advil / ibuprofen is what recommended to help with this; it goes away shortly. Otherwise many experience no side effects. If you have any other symptoms than those mentioned above, contact your doc immediately or seek emergency help.
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Some of the more recent studies recommend not using an anti inflammatory as immune supression may decrease effectiveness of the flu shot. I would recommend a warm bath instead