FAQ: Vaccine Virus Selection, Vaccine Safety & Supply

• Are seasonal flu vaccines safe?
• Do flu vaccines cause any side effects?
• Is it safe for pregnant women to get a seasonal flu shot?
• Is there an increased risk for febrile seizures after a child receives a flu shot?
• What is being done to improve flu vaccines?
• What is CDC currently doing to support the development of a universal flu vaccine?

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