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Reactions From Various Vaccinations At Once

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Philadelphia, PA
August 31
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Here are the potential reactions from various vaccinations for people with myeloma:

Flu Shot:
- Common Reactions:
- Itching or swelling at the injection site
- Mild flu-like symptoms (headache, muscle pain, fever, skin rash) for a day or two

Pneumonia Vaccination
- General Reactions:
- Similar to flu shot Show Full Answer

Here are the potential reactions from various vaccinations for people with myeloma:

Flu Shot:
- Common Reactions:
- Itching or swelling at the injection site
- Mild flu-like symptoms (headache, muscle pain, fever, skin rash) for a day or two

Pneumonia Vaccination:
- General Reactions:
- Similar to flu shot reactions, but specific details are not provided in the knowledge base

Blood Transfusion (related to vaccination context):
- Possible Reactions:
- Fever, chills, skin rash, hives, nausea, back pain, shortness of breath, discomfort at the injection site
- Rarely, immune reactions or graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG):
- Immediate Reactions:
- Allergic reactions
- Later Effects:
- Kidney problems, blood clots, rashes
- Very small chance of containing an infectious agent

Immunotherapy:
- Common Side Effects:
- Flu-like symptoms (muscle pain, weakness, fever, fatigue, chills)
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, headache, rash, eye damage

COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna):
- For Immunocompromised Individuals:
- Improved antibody response after a third dose
- Specific reactions not detailed in the knowledge base

General Recommendations:
- For People with Myeloma:
- Seasonal flu shots are recommended
- Only receive the flu vaccine by injection, not the nasal spray version

For more detailed information, you can visit the provided links in the knowledge base.

August 31

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