Applies to rsv vaccine, pref a-pref b, recombinant: intramuscular injection.
Warning
Becoming infected with respiratory syncytial virus is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine.
You should not receive another dose of this vaccine if you had a life threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome--numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, burning or prickly feeling, vision or hearing problems, trouble breathing.
Common side effects may include:
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tiredness;
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headache;
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muscle pain; or
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pain where the injection was given.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to rsv vaccine, pref a-pref b, recombinant: intramuscular injection.
General
The most reported adverse reactions were injection site pain (10.5%), fatigue (15.5%), headache (12.8%), and muscle pain (10.1%)[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, diarrhea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Vomiting[Ref]
Local
Very common (10% or more): Pain (10.5%)
Common (1% to 10%): Redness, swelling[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Muscle pain (10.1%)
Common (1% to 10%): Joint pain[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache (12.8%)
Common (1% to 10%): Grade 3 headache (prevents normal daily activities)[Ref]
Other
Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (15.5%)
Common (1% to 10%): Fever of 38C or greater[Ref]
