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Does taking antibiotics 2 days after getting flu shot cancel the vaccination?
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∙ 14y ago
No, it would not interfere in the development of immunity from the vaccination. Flu vaccinations are used to protect you from the flu which is caused by a virus. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria that are already infecting you. Antibiotics do not do anything to viruses and a viral vaccination won't work for bacterial infections either. The germs are different and so the medications are too.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoAntibiotics will have no effect on the efficacy of the flu shot. Antibiotics are for killing bacteria. The flu is caused by viruses. No relationship, no effects or interactions.
If you were to have an infection at the time of the vaccination which causes a fever, then it would be prudent to wait to get the vaccination until the fever is gone so your immune system doesn't have to be working on a bacterial infection at the same time as it is working to create influenza antibodies due to the inoculation with a flu vaccine for immunity.
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Can antibiotics stop your period?
No, antibiotics definitely cannot stop your period. The only known possible way to do is is by taking contraceptive pills, or getting a hysterectomy
Can you get pregnant while taking antibiotics?
Yes she can. Antibiotics do not prevent you from getting pregnant. They may have some affect on the effectiveness of various birth control pills.
If taking antibiotics why shouldn't you get a flu vaccine?
Actually you can take the vaccination if you are taking antibiotics unless you have a fever at the time. Fever is a sign that the infection, for which you were prescribed the antibiotics, is still being fought by your immune system. It is best not to overburden your immune system with vaccinations if it is actively fighting something else. However, as soon as you are fever-free you can and should get the vaccination. The drug manufacturers indicate in the package inserts that there are no known drug interaction problems with the flu vaccines. Antibiotics would have no effect on the flu vaccine. See the related links section below for a link to more related information at the US Flu.gov site.
Can you get an infection from eating a girl out while shes taking antibiotics?
It depends on what she is taking the antibiotics for.
Your dog has crusty sores all over his body Taking antibiotics for 3 weeks and getting worse What can you do?
Take him to the vet.
How does a quarter of ground beef equal to taking antibiotics?
Unless you're buying organic, grass-fed animal products, you're eating antibiotics that the animals have been given to keep them from getting infections.
Can you drink red wine while taking antibiotics?
Sure. But the antibiotics will be neutralized.
If you are not on birth control and you are taking antibiotics can it still increase your risk of getting pregnant?
While a few antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, they don't have any significant effect on whether or not you get pregnant if you are not on the pill.
How does a vaccination work differently than taking antibodies?
Taking a vaccination - you are enabling your body to produce antibodies. Taking antibodies - you get antibodies, but they eventually disappear from your blood stream, and without them being replenished by your own cells, you lose the protection.
What to do when you stop taking antibiotic and the you get worse?
When you stop taking antibiotics and get worse, it is usually because you have stopped taking them too early, and the infection is getting worse again. Making an appointment with a doctor would be the most advisable course of action
What causes superinfections?
taking to much antibiotics
Can I do exercise while taking antibiotics?
yes
