Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Dizziness And Nausea Common After Flu Shot?
Yesterday I had a flu shot. 4 hours later I was hit with extreme dizziness, to the point I could not crawl, profuse sweating and nausea. 12 hours later my symptoms have abated to mild dizziness. Is this reaction within the normal range for flu vacccination or was it something else? Healthy male 54 years old.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Hello,
Although the most common side effects of flu shot are local redness warmth and swelling at local site but sometimes patient may have some dizziness and headache with it which gets relieved within a day.
However profuse sweating is something unusual and doesn't happen with the shot.Although you feel better now,but I still feel that you should go to ER and get the cardiac clearance.
Thanks
Although the most common side effects of flu shot are local redness warmth and swelling at local site but sometimes patient may have some dizziness and headache with it which gets relieved within a day.
However profuse sweating is something unusual and doesn't happen with the shot.Although you feel better now,but I still feel that you should go to ER and get the cardiac clearance.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Influenza
Loading Online Doctors....