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Will the seasonal flu vaccine make me ill?

The seasonal flu vaccine is very well tolerated by most people but there are some fairly common side effects. The vaccine does not contain any live viruses, so it cannot give you seasonal flu. Some people get a slight temperature and aching muscles for a couple of days after having the seasonal flu vaccine, and your arm may feel a bit sore where you were injected. Any other side effects are rare and are minor compared with the risks associated with seasonal flu.

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