Side effects: The vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site, headache, muscle aches, or fever.
Additional precautions: The dengue vaccine is only recommended for people who have previously had a confirmed dengue infection. It should not be given to those who have never had dengue, as it may increase the risk of severe illness if they are later infected.
Risks caused by dengue: Dengue can cause high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications such as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome.