TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Middle school students received shots Monday as part of the H1N1 vaccine campaign, resulting in several dozen students from Pingtung County being hospitalized.

The 46 students from Wanluan Junior High School were reportedly sent to a nearby hospital because they were showing nausea symptoms after receiving the shots.

Officials from the Department of Health stated the nausea was likely caused by nervousness and was not a big concern, disregarding speculation that the adverse side effects were related to the H1N1 vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) spokesperson, Chou Jr-hau explained that nausea is a common side effect also seen in those who have received the regular seasonal flu vaccine.

Other mild symptoms from both vaccines include body aches, mild fever, cough and runny nose. Chou stated the vaccines offered are made by Novartis and Adimmune Corp.; neither vaccines have reportedly not caused any major allergic reactions.

According to the CDC, precautions can be taken to decrease the likelihood of side effects. One should avoid getting the vaccination on an empty stomach and stay close to medical care for 30 minutes after receiving the shot to watch for any reactions.

Students from Tian Sheng Primary School in Tamsui and Shuang Wen Junior high school in Taichung County also showed similar symptoms after the inoculation. According to the CDC, close to a million citizens took the vaccine, but only around 60 people reported mild side effects.