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Vaccine | Side Effects | Deaths |
Hep B | Severe allergic reaction, very high fever, hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. (Source: CDC) | 54 |
DTaP | Serious allergic reaction, long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness, permanent brain damage. (Source: CDC) | 79 |
Flu Shot | Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Seizure (if Flu shot given along with DTaP and pneumococcal vaccine), Faint, severe pain in the shoulder, severe allergic reaction, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, hoarseness, sore/red/itchy eyes, cough, fever, aches, headache, itching, fatigue. (Source: CDC) | 89 |
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) | Life-threatening allergic reactions, Reactions/Pain/Redness/Swelling in the arm (where the shot was given), Fever, Headache, Fainting, Jerking movements, Dizzy, Light-headed, Vision changes, Ringing in ears. (Source: CDC) | 13 |
MMR | Severe allergic reactions, serious harm or death, fever, mild rash, swelling of glands (cheek or neck), seizures, pain or stiffness in joints, low platelet count that could lead to bleeding disorders, deafness, long-term seizures/coma/lowered consciousness, permanent brain damage. (Source: CDC) | 57 |
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website.