All the shot variety that are given by injection are killed virus. Only the type of flu vaccine that is given as a nasal spray is attenuated.
Per the CDC, the killed-virus variety -can- cause a mild, 24 hour reaction (low grade fever and muscle aches,) the symptoms of which should be easily controllable with Tylenol.
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Date: 2008-11-07 02:30 am (UTC)Per the CDC, the killed-virus variety -can- cause a mild, 24 hour reaction (low grade fever and muscle aches,) the symptoms of which should be easily controllable with Tylenol.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm