Do Flu Vaccines Cause Pink Eye?
Influenza (flu) vaccines are designed to protect against the flu virus & are typically administered through injection or nasal spray.
While flu vaccines have been associated with a range of side effects, pink eye (conjunctivitis) is not one of them.
Pink eye is likely a common condition that is commonly caused by conjunctiva inflammation, which is a thin, transparent layer of tissue that covers the white part of the eye & the inside of the eyelids.
It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, or irritants. Symptoms of pink eye include redness, itching, discharge, & tearing of the affected eye.
Although it is possible for someone to develop pink eye around the same time as receiving a flu vaccine, it is unlikely that the vaccine itself caused the condition.
Flu vaccines are made from inactivated or weakened viruses, so they cannot cause viral conjunctivitis.
They also do not contain any of the common bacteria that can cause bacterial conjunctivitis.
Some people may experience mild side effects after receiving a flu vaccine, such as soreness or redness at the injection site, a low-grade fever, or muscle aches.
These side effects typically resolve on their own within a few days & are not usually severe. They are also not known to cause pink eye.
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