I heard about the recent South Korea flu crisis. Is the flu vaccine safe?
The South Korean authorities have found that the deaths were due to other underlying medical issues and not the flu vaccine.1
The Health Minister himself took the flu vaccine after that to reassure the public of its safety.2
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How can the Ministry of Health Malaysia be sure which flu vaccines are safe?
Don’t worry, each vaccine’s safety data is thoroughly checked by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) before licensed for public use.3,4
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Are there any side effects to the flu vaccine?
Most people do not experience any side effects. However, some do experience mild side effects5 that do not last for long, such as:
• Pain at the injection site
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle soreness
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Could I be allergic to the flu vaccine?
It’s very rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the flu vaccine.
In fact, the odds of you getting anaphylaxis after getting the flu vaccine is about 1.53 out of a million!6
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Can I take the flu vaccine if I’m pregnant?
Yes. The WHO recommends that pregnant women be vaccinated against the flu. It also protects your baby from the flu up to 6 months after birth.7
Please speak to your doctor first before getting the flu vaccine.
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Is it safe for my baby?
Yes, babies are one of the high-risk groups so you should get your baby vaccinated against the flu.7
However, note that only babies older than 6 months can take the flu vaccine.7
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What about my elderly parents? Can they take the flu vaccine?
Yes, they can, and they should. This is because the elderly are more likely to be hospitalised when infected with the flu.8
Speak to your doctor today to know more.
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