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How long must a person be free of cold and flu symptoms before getting a flu shot?
While a flu shot will not be effective against any active flu symptoms it will protect against the other flu strains contain in the shot. Flu symptoms such as high fevers, upper respiratory problems should be controlled but the flu virus in a shot is a 'dead' non-active virus and should not affect or cause any current virus.
Getting flu shot to keep from getting flu is example of this type immunity?
artificial active
Should you get a flu shot with a sinus infection?
You have to wait until your better then you get the flu shot
Should a person with sarcoidosis get the H1N1 and flu shot?
A person with Sarcoidosis not get a seasonal flu shot
You are taking amox-clav can you still get the flu shot?
Yes, you can still get the flu shot. The flu shot should not be gotten if you are currently ill, but if you are on antibiotics, it is OK to get.
Why does your shoulder still hurt after 3 weeks from getting the flu shot?
No. All patients should have healed by now.
Should you skip your flu shot?
Absolutely not, unless you want to risk getting the flu, as long as you are able to get the vaccination. Everyone who can should get the annual seasonal flu vaccination. Unless you are allergic to ingredients in the flu vaccine or your doctor tells you not to get it, don't skip it. If in doubt, contact your health care professional.
Do they drug test you when you get the flu shot?
Not in the US, unless you are in jail getting the shot. They will ask you questions, though.
Should you get a Swine Flu vaccination if you got a seasonal flu shot?
Last flu season, 2009-2010, you needed two shots. But this year the seasonal flu shot also protects against swine flu, so, in the US, you only need one flu shot for the 2010-2011 flu season.
Can I get the flu from receiving the flu shot?
No, you cannot get the flu from receiving the flu shot. The flu shot contains inactivated virus particles that cannot cause the flu.
Should you be around your son if you have the flu?
no you shouldn't the flu is contagious you wouldn't want to get your child sick unless he has the shot for that flu
How often should heart patients get a flu shot?
Annually.
