16th October 2019

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Why do I get sick after getting a flu shot?

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The viruses in the flu shot are killed, so people cannot get the flu from a flu vaccine. However, because it takes about two weeks for people to build up immunity after they get the flu vaccine, some people may catch the flu shortly after their vaccinated, if they are exposed to the flu during this time period.

In this manner, what are the side effects of the flu shot?

Common side effects from the flu shot include:

Soreness, redness, and/or swelling from the shot.
Headache.
Fever.
Nausea.
Muscle aches.

How long does it take to feel sick after being exposed to the flu?

Symptoms of influenza usually appear 1-4 days after exposure. How long can a person spread influenza? Persons are most contagious during the 24 hours before symptoms appear and may be contagious for up to 5 -7 days after getting sick.

Can you get a cold from the flu shot?

MYTH: You can catch the flu from the vaccine. The vaccine is made from an inactivated virus that can't transmit infection. So people who get sick after receiving a flu vaccination were going to get sick anyway. But people assume that because they got sick after getting the vaccine, the shot caused their illness.

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Do u get sick after flu shot?

The flu vaccine can't give you the flu. But you might develop flu-like symptoms — despite getting a flu shot — for a variety of reasons, including: Reaction to the vaccine. Some people experience muscle aches and a fever for a day or two after receiving a flu shot.

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Do flu shots weaken your immune system?

Getting a flu shot does not weaken your immune system and make you more likely to get the flu. Getting a flu vaccine prepares your immune system for the flu. A flu vaccine teaches your immune system to recognize that virus as a threat.

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How long after flu shot can you get side effects?

Rarely, people who get the flu shot have fever, muscle pain, and feelings of discomfort or weakness. If experienced at all, these effects usually last for 1-2 days after vaccination and are much less severe than actual flu illness.

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Is the flu shot really effective?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which conducts studies annually to gauge the vaccine's protective ability, has found immunization reduces the risk of flu illness by 40 percent to 60 percent during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine.

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Is it safe to get the flu shot?

Outlook for flu vaccines. The flu vaccine is considered safe. You can't catch the flu from the vaccine, because the virus in the vaccine has been killed or weakened. The live vaccine isn't recommended for people with a weaker-than-normal immune system.

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Can you still get the flu after getting a flu shot?

The flu vaccine only protects against influenza, not other illnesses. Another explanation is that it is possible to be exposed to influenza viruses, which cause the flu, shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period after vaccination that it takes the body to develop immune protection.

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Can you get Guillain Barre syndrome from a flu shot?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder in which a person's own immune system damages their nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. Many things can cause GBS, although you chances of developing GBS may increase after getting a flu shot or other vaccination.

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Is it too late in the season to get a flu shot?

Flu season runs from October to May, with most cases happening from late December to early March. But the flu vaccine is usually offered from September until mid-November. Even as late as January, there are still a few months left in the flu season, so it's still a good idea to get protected.

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Can you get the flu shot if you are sick?

If you're sick with a cold or other mild illness (respiratory or otherwise) and you don't have a fever, you can absolutely get your flu vaccine. If you have a fever (temp over 99.5ish), the general consensus has always been that you should hold off on getting the flu vaccine until it breaks.

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How long does it take for a flu shot to be effective?

about two weeks

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Can you get pneumonia from the flu shot?

For protection against pneumonia, more than one vaccine can help. If you need some added incentive, consider this: The influenza virus can cause not only the typical flu symptoms (like fever, muscle aches, and headache), but it can cause viral pneumonia in some people and nudge others to develop bacterial pneumonia.

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Is it possible to get the flu twice?

Unfortunately, no. Experts say it is possible to catch the flu twice in one season. But a smaller portion of people (around 10 to 15 percent) are getting the H1N1 strain or the influenza B virus, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How do you make your arm feel better after getting a shot?

Can You Reduce Pain or Swelling After Vaccines?

Make sure to move your arm around after the vaccine.
Take a pain reliever for one or two days after receiving vaccination to help with soreness and swelling.
Rotate a warm pack on and off the injection site.

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Can you get the flu twice in one month?

Unfortunately, no. Experts say it is possible to catch the flu twice in one season. The CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older. This flu season is turning out to be one of the worse since the 2009 "swine flu" epidemic, CDC officials said last week.

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Can you get a flu shot when you are sick?

Should you still get the flu shot if you're sick? "Typically someone with a mild illness can be given a flu shot, but if it's a moderate or severe illness, vaccination is postponed until the person recovers." If you're the type to put off getting your shot, don't let the sniffles be another excuse.

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Can you get a flu shot if you have a sinus infection?

Minor infections are not a reason to avoid the flu shot. On the other hand, you should avoid the nasal spray flu vaccine when you have a sinus infection. The nasal spray works when it contacts the skin on the inside of your nose. In general, a mild infection without a fever should not stop you from getting a flu shot.

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Is Walgreens still giving flu shots?

All Walgreens Pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics Now Offering Flu Shots Daily. Flu shots are available during all pharmacy and clinic hours while an immunizing health professional is on duty, including evenings, overnights at 24-hour pharmacy locations, weekends and holidays¹, and no appointment is necessary.

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Can you get sick from being out in the cold?

In terms of infectious illnesses, germs make you sick, not cold weather itself. You have to come in contact with rhinoviruses to catch a cold. And you need to be infected with influenza viruses to contract the flu. Rhinoviruses peak in spring and fall, and influenza viruses peak in winter.

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Can you get the flu back to back?

A. You can't get exactly the same one, as your body will have developed antibodies to it. But “cold and flu viruses mutate, so there are subtly different forms of the virus,” says Caroline Rudnick, an assistant professor of community and family medicine at St. Louis University.

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Can you get a flu shot if you are on antibiotics?

If you have a minor illness or a slight fever it is not a reason to skip your flu shot. However, if you have a high fever (102 degrees or greater) you should put off your flu shot until your fever comes down. If you are taking antibiotics you can still receive your flu shot.

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