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Many people are wondering if they should get the swine flu vaccine and worry about side effects. Here is the latest information to help with these important questions.

The swine flu is a new virus and many government bodies around the world are recommending getting the H1N1 influenza vaccine to protect against getting sick. But many people have questions when it comes to getting the swine flu vaccine, and some of the big ones include whether to get a vaccine or not and what are the side effects from getting a swine flu vaccine.

 people who want to get an H1N1 flu vaccine can choose between getting an injection or a nasal spray. Read on to find about the side effects for both forms of vaccination.

Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effects for Shot

It’s expected that side effects for the H1N1 flu vaccine shot will be much like the ones experienced when getting a seasonal influenza vaccine shot. For the shot form of the vaccine, the side effects can include the following mild symptoms:
Headache

Fatigue for several days after

Fever

Muscle aches

Nausea

Redness, soreness, swelling or tenderness near injection site

Fainting (mainly with teens)

The 2009 H1N1 vaccine that is given by injection has a form of the virus that has been killed, so it’s not possible to get influenza from the shot.

What are the Side Effects of the H1N1 Flu Nasal Vaccine?

The expected side effects for the nasal spray form of the swine flu vaccine vary from children to adults. Kids and teens ages two to 17 have reported some of the following mild symptoms

Cough

Headache

Fever

Muscle aches

Nasal congestion

Runny nose

Stomach pain

Vomiting/Diarrhea

Wheezing

Adults aged 18 to 49 years have reported some of the following symptoms:
Cough

Chills

Headache

Tiredness/Weakness

The nasal vaccine is not being recommended for everyone and has not been approved for pregnant women. People who are healthy and between the ages of two to 49 years old are generally considered good candidates for this nasal spray swine flu vaccine.

Possibility of Severe Side Effects to Swine Flu Vaccine

Severe side effects after getting a vaccine are considered very rare. If they do happen, it’s usually within minutes to hours after receiving the shot. It should also be noted that back in 1976, there was a version of the swine flu vaccine that was linked with people getting Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Studies have been done since that date and a clear association between flu vaccines and GBS has not been found.

There is a risk for a severe allergic reaction with just about every product people use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk of dying or becoming extremely ill is very minute from getting a flu vaccination.