Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are safe. You cannot get the flu from taking the influenza vaccine. Influenza vaccine may cause temporary soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site. Some people get mild fever or aches that can last up to 1 or 2 days. For more information about the safety of influenza vaccine, download the Influenza Vaccine Information Statement , prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pneumococcal vaccine can also cause mild redness or pain where the shot is given.
For more information about the safety of pneumococcal vaccine, download the Pneumococcal Vaccine Information Statement , prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view those documents. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, download a free copy by clicking here .