With the coming of autumn and cold Flu season is also approaching and one of most common infections At the same time, people are more at risk than those who previously had the disease.according to University of Navarra, Influenza is an acute infectious disease, which affects the respiratory system and produces a characteristic set of general symptoms. It usually occurs in outbreaks or waves, occurring several times each winter, and is a globally distributed disease.
Although it is usually a self-limiting and mild illness, it can become more severe or even fatal in older patients or those with chronic, respiratory, cardiac or other medical conditions.
like all seasonsthe best weapon against infection is Vaccination. The Ministry of Health launched the 2023-2024 influenza vaccination campaign a few weeks ago, aiming to vaccinate against influenza especially the most sensitive and exposed social groups, such as people over 65 years old, immunosuppressed patients, health care workers and minors.As last year, it was also decided to enable Double influenza vaccinationCoronavirusTo achieve more complete immunization coverage against influenza and new coronavirus variants.
Flu vaccinations increased by 21%, now approaching 400,000 doses
However, all vaccines have side effects, which may vary for each patient. In the case of double vaccination, some of these effects may be more severe in the first few days, although this entirely depends on the individual patient and their sensitivity to the vaccine.
Main side effects
As with other vaccines, local reactions may occur after vaccination, which in rare cases may cause fever, malaise, and body aches. These reactions begin within the first 6-12 hours and usually last 1-2 days. When getting a COVID-19 vaccine, you may experience very localized pain in the vaccinated arm, which tends to go away after a few days.
Covid-19 vaccine side effects
The booster doses currently being used against Covid-19 have been adapted to the new variant. exist. .between Most common adverse reactions After being registered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are:
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fever.
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Headache.
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fatigue.
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Pain in arm from puncture.
Flu vaccine side effects
About the flu vaccine, Side effects after vaccination are usually mild They last only a short time, according to the CDC. These are some of the most common:
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Pain, redness, or swelling in the area where the vaccine was given.
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Headache.
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fever.
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nausea.
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Muscle pain.
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Passed out.