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All information on this page is referenced from CDC, EPA, and other government websites.


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


National Vaccine Injury Program

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.


References

  • Vaccine Information Statements
  • For further information on each vaccine and their ingredients please visit List of Vaccine Ingredients
  • Vaccine injury and death data
  • Duration of Protection, Efficacy and Effectiveness


Diseases

Flu

  • Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness, 2005-2015
  • How Flu Spreads

Hep B

  • Vaccines and Immunizations -- Hepatitis B

Pertusis

  • Pertussis Frequently Asked Questions
  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) & Pertussis Vaccine
  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Causes and Transmission
  • Pertussis Report July 8, 2014
  • Understanding of rising rates of whooping cough and response to vaccination

Diphtheria

  • Diphtheria -- NHS
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