Flu Vaccine Should i get it?

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wsmhagazi Contributor

Member since 17 August 2010

wsmhagaziContributor26 October 2015 18:20:50

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There is News about the Flu Vaccine will be available for next 10 days in Some Malls in KSA.

Anyone Got it?

Should i get it or my Kids? As there are many adverse Reactions people talking about.

James ViP

Member since 20 June 2010

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JamesViP26 October 2015 18:42:37

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Should you get the flu vaccination? Absolutely yes!

Regarding side effects, according to the CDC only 1 to 2 percent of those vaccinated experience side effects, which for the most part consist of soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site, low grade fever and aches... nothing at all compared to having the flu.

More serious side effects are extremely rare and mostly allergic reactions.

See the following for more information: http://www.livescience.com/40279-flu-sh … ation.html

Cheers,
James Expat-blog Experts Team

wsmhagazi Contributor

Member since 17 August 2010

wsmhagaziContributor27 October 2015 15:36:30

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Thank you James

It was very informative

stressedmom Serial expat

Member since 05 April 2013

stressedmomSerial expat28 October 2015 04:33:22

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Before getting the vaccine you may ask where it was made. I am not saying don't get it at all, but have been informed by my kids pediatrician in the US to always double check since quality controls could be an issue.

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