FEVER, rashes, nausea and vomiting are some of the complaints that have been made by those who have taken the Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
FEVER, rashes, nausea and vomiting are some of the complaints that have been made by those who have taken the Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination.
As of Sunday, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has received 27 reports of adverse effects since the pandemic flu jab became available on Nov 6.
It is not clear how many people here have used the vaccine, although more than 300,000 have placed orders.
An HSA spokesman said the cases reported so far were 'non-serious anticipated side effects'.
'These reactions are commonly expected from all flu vaccines and most of these reactions are resolved within a few days.'
As pandemic vaccines are usually administered on a large scale, special safety issues may arise which had not been detected due to a lack of clinical trials.
Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
