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Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009
H1N1 vaccine side effects reported
Kyodo News
Seven of the 22,000 medical workers vaccinated against H1N1 swine flu have
developed side effects, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said.
The finding, released Friday, was revealed after a four-day survey was completed
Thursday to ensure the new vaccine was working on doctors and nurses at 67
designated hospitals run by the National Hospital Organization.
Four of the seven developed serious side effects, including vomiting and
diminished consciousness, but all are recovering, the ministry said. The other
three complained of minor symptoms, such as developing hives.
Meanwhile, other hospitals reported that 25 patients were exhibiting adverse
effects from the new vaccine, including two serious cases.
The ministry said half of the 32 people who developed symptoms were found to
have food and drug allergies or allergic asthma.
The survey will be followed by large-scale vaccinations of the general public in
November, with priority given to people at high risk of developing complications
from the flu.