The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Bexsero
- Pain at injection site (at least 83%)
- Muscle pain (at least 48%)
- Redness at injection site (at least 45%)
- Fatigue (at least 35%)
- Headache (at least 33%)
- Hardening of skin (at least 28%)
- Nausea (at least 18%)
- Joint pain (at least 13%)
Trumenba
- Pain at injection site (at least 85%)
- Fatigue (at least 60%)
- Headache (at least 55%)
- Muscle pain (at least 35%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fever
Bexsero serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Bexsero side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Feeling faint or lightheaded
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
