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A flu shot works by introducing inactivated or weakened strains of the influenza virus into the body, prompting the immune system to recognize these antigens as foreign invaders. This triggers an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies specific to the virus. If the vaccinated individual later encounters the live virus, their immune system can quickly recognize and combat it, reducing the severity of illness or preventing infection altogether. Essentially, the flu shot prepares the immune system to respond more effectively to future infections.
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Which system does a flu shot activate?
Immune System
You think you have the flu and just got the second hepatitis b shot but you had symptoms before the shot should you be worried that your immune system was too low to get the shot?
No. If anything, your immune system was more "revved up" because of the flu!
Will the flu shot decrease your immune system even more?
No, a flu shot tricks your immune system to think you have the flu and it makes and sends antibodies to fight the infection, if you have an otherwise healthy immune system. The immune responses do not "decrease" your system's ability to protect you and actually may help you respond more quickly to the next antigen (causative organism). A flu shot just introduces a "dead" or weakened flu virus to your system so it can work out how to make antibodies against that organism in advance of a real infection by a full-strength flu virus. The immune system in healthy individuals is ready and able to go to work to fight infections, and the more organisms it works against, the more patterns for antibodies there are in your immune system "memory". Some of the old patterns may match the new organism well enough to provide protection, or make it easier for your immune system to build slight variations in them to work on the new antigen. So, exposure to more organisms may actually help prime your immune system so it can respond more quickly to any "invasion".
Can you carry the flu if you get the flu shot?
No. The flu shot contains either weakened or dead virus particles that can not make you sick or contagious. They act to trigger your immune system to make the right cells to destroy that type of virus. The immune system is "tricked" into doing it, it doesn't do it because you are actually sick.
Do most babies die from Swine Flu?
Not necessarily, babies are definatley a risk with swine flu being that their immune system has not fully matured so a flu shot might be an option if you are worried. Old people are also at a risk due to their dying immune system. In teen years you are most likely not going to die because of swine flu due to your strong immune system so they are not at a risk.
You had your flu shot when you went to see a doctor for cold and flu Is the flu shot effective?
Yes, flu vaccines will work. It is basically dead or weakened flu viruses that are injected into your body. When your immune system finds the viruses, it makes antibodies to kill them, and this develops an immunity to that specific type of flu. If you are asking how long from the time you get the shot until your immunity is developed, then for healthy adults it is usually 2-3 weeks after the vaccination. Children under 10 need two vaccinations given a month apart because of their immature immune system functioning. Their full immunity will develop 2-4 weeks after the second vaccination.
How important is getting the flu shot when you don't have a spleen?
Getting the flu shot is crucial for individuals without a spleen because they are at a higher risk of infection due to a weakened immune system. The flu shot can help reduce the risk of serious flu-related complications and hospitalizations in this population. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate vaccination schedule.
How do you get the flu when you already got a flu shot?
There are many different types of flu and the seasonal flu shot only prevents three of the most likely to be circulating flu viruses. So if you happened to get exposed to a type of flu that wasn't in the vaccination, then you could get sick from it.Another reason might be that you caught the flu before you got the flu shot and so there was not time for the shot to work before you got sick.Another reason might be that you got the shot and then were exposed to the flu before your immune system could give you immunity from the vaccination. It takes around two weeks after getting the vaccination for an adult to have full immunity from it. For children under 10, a series of two vaccinations are needed given approximately a month apart, then it takes another few weeks before the body has developed the full immunity, so exposure during any of those time frames before full immunity can cause illness in those children.
Should you get a flu shot when you have bell's palsy?
It won't hurt; the flu vaccine is non-virulent and won't lower your immune system while it makes antibodies to the influenza virus. It will still be able to fight off the Bell's Palsy virus (herpes).
What to do if you have the flu?
Your immune system is the only thing that can get rid of it. If you do get a flu, just keep warm and drink things that contains Vitamin C to boost your immune system.
Does Swine Flu get into your bowels?
It attacks your immune system.
Can you train your immune system to prevent swine flu?
Yes, this is exactly what the flu shots do. The flu vaccine contains inert ("dead") or weakened pieces of viruses that, when put into the body with a flu shot or nasal mist, trigger an immune system resonse to cause your body to work to create immunity against that particular type of virus. You are tricking or training your body how to create the right cells to attack and save you from getting the exact flu that is in the vaccine without having to have the illness that goes along with exposure to the active ("live") or full strength virus.
