Are the Seasonal and Swine Flu shots safe?

It seems there are two safety issues this flu season: the flu itself and the vaccine currently being manufactured. The H1N1 influenza virus has thus far proven to be less dangerous than officials originally predicted. It resembles a regular flu with common symptoms of fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, sore throat and stomach disturbances in some people. Like the seasonal flu, it is a viral infection of the respiratory track. For most people, symptoms are mild and clear up after several days or rest and proper hydration. In most cases, those who experience further complications already suffer from an immune compromising condition or have actually contracted bacterial pneumonia, a much more dangerous illness.

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