Side Effects of This Vaccine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. It is very important that you tell your doctor about any side effect that occurs after a dose of the vaccine , even if the side effect goes away without treatment. Some types of side effects may mean that you should not receive any more doses of the vaccine.

Get emergency help immediately if the following side effect occurs:

Rare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, throat, tongue, hands, or feet

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Hives; tiredness or weakness (severe or unusual); wheezing or troubled breathing

Although the following side effects usually do not need medical attention and may go away on their own, their presence may also mean that more serious side effects are about to occur . Therefore, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Tenderness, soreness, redness, or swelling at place of injection

Less common

Abdominal pain; aches or pains in muscles; chills or fever; dizziness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; itching or skin rash; nausea or vomiting

Rare

Joint swelling

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.