Thread: Flu Shot
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Old Nov 11, 2014, 04:53 PM
AncientMelody AncientMelody is offline
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Originally Posted by Fresia View Post
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.
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