What are the possible side effects of Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine?
Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive another meningococcal vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the doctor if the first shot caused any side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: severe weakness or unusual feeling in your arms and legs (may occur 2 to 4 weeks after you receive the vaccine) high fever; or unusual bleeding Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as: low fever, chills redness, pain, swelling, or a lump where the vaccine was injected headache tired feeling This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.
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