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If you are fighting an active bacterial infection like an abscessed tooth, usually the flu shot is not given so that the immune system isn't overly stressed by trying to deal with an infection of bacterial organisms at the same time as an infection of viral organisms. If you are still in the acute phase of the infection and taking antibiotics, you should check with the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics to find out if it is okay to get the flu vaccination. Usually the clinician at the location where you will be getting the vaccine will ask if you have recently had a fever (a sign that the immune system is fighting something already). If you have not, even if on antibiotics, they can go ahead and give the vaccination, however, it is best to consult with your own doctor in advance to determine if the time is right for you to get your seasonal flu vaccination while fighting a known infection.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoProbably, if you are otherwise healthy. The best plan would be to ask the dentist, however, since in some people dental work can cause a spread of germs in the body from the mouth, and your immune system may have a big job to do if a response to a vaccine is happening at the same time as your body is dealing with a potential infection from the dental work.
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What can cause a bitter taste and dizziness?
Having the flu
How do you cure an abscessed tooth?
Go to a dentist you can get very sick from an abscessed tooth. Probably antibiotics are required to clear the infection
Is there a connection between c-reactive protein and an abscessed tooth?
Yes, an abscessed tooth often results in raised serum c reactive levels.
An abscessed tooth is?
the most common dental emergency
If you are taking penicillin for an abscessed tooth can you have a couple of cocktails?
NO
What are some famous deaths caused by an abscessed tooth?
Oddly enough, many famous people have died from an abscessed tooth. For example, fashion designer, Hugo Boss, and Jethro Tull musician, John Glasscock, both died from abscessed teeth.
What do you eat with an abscessed tooth?
pudding, jellow, mashpotatoes :) yeaaaaaa!
What antibiotic should you take for an abscessed tooth while pregnant?
Your doctor will give you amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, cephadroxil with clavulanic acid or cefuroxime with clavulanic acid for abscessed tooth along with incision and drainage.
When will I feel better after an extraction of an abscessed tooth?
It is going to hurt to have it pulled when it is abscessed but it will feel better very soon after. I had one pulled while it was abscessed and it was very painful but I am very thankful I did it. I couldn't have stood the pain from the abscess much longer.AnswerHealing after an tooth extraction can take up to a week.
What causes an absess?
Abscessed tooth only happens for three reasons; when teeth are damaged such as an untreated cavity, a person brushed their teeth properly, and lastly the gum diseases. Those are the three causes to an abscessed tooth.
Can an abscessed baby tooth be treated with antibiotics and left in place for a couple of years?
I don't know if your situation is that same as mine but my 4 year old has an abscessed tooth and the dentist said anitbiotics wouldn't help that the tooth needed to be extracted and a spacer put in its place.
Can a jaw bone become abcessed inside the mouth?
The jawbone can become abscessed inside the mouth. This can typically occur when there is an underlying problem such as a decaying tooth which has abscessed.
