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May 17, 2012
Published: 19 Nov 09 11:47 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20091119-23377.html
German health officials on Thursday took the unusual step of debunking speculation that several recent deaths were caused by immunisations against swine flu.
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My father is also still alive and well.
We had a bit of tireness, mild headache and of course the area where you get the shot will swell a bit and hurt when you touch it just like it is with any vaccination.
Before you get your shot, you have to read the possible side effects informations and put your signature under the statement that you feel well and have no ongoing health conditions you are aware of.
You are also asked about possible allergies you might have. If you have one you know of or suspect you may have one. Tell the doctor !
The doctor will ask you because there are always people who know that they have something but dont tell the doctor for whatever reasons they have.
They get problems, the doctor or the vaccine gets the blame.
He will also tell you that its better not to go to work on the day you get the shot. Stay home and avoid stress or doing sport this helps your body to get along with the shot much better.
If you have some sickness that makes you worry wether it is ok to get the shot, tell the doctor and depending on what it is, he will advice you to take the shot , not to take it at all or to take it later when you're ok again.
If you want to be sure that you are ok, then let your doctor check you before you go the vaccination.
Meanwhile the seasonal flu is merrily slaughtering its usual quota and nobody mentions it at all. But that is just not news.