Is the swine flu vaccine safe?
The swine flu vaccine is expected to be as safe as the seasonal flu vaccine. The swine flu vaccine was manufactured using the same process as the seasonal flu vaccine and by the same manufacturers. The only difference is that the swine flu vaccine contains a new strain of flu. Over the years, hundreds of millions of Americans have received seasonal flu vaccines. The most common side effects following flu vaccinations are mild, such as soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given. Still, a program will be in place for monitoring for any signs that the vaccine is causing unexpected reactions and those will be investigated.
