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The vaccine puts dead flu cells into your body. Because the cells are very weak, you immune system can completely kill that virus. After you immune system kills the virus, antibodies are still left over in your blood stream. So, if you are exposed to the flu, the already made antibodies can kill the flu virus before it spreads and gets too serious for your immune system to overcome.
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Does it do any good to take a vaccine once you are sick with the disease the vaccine is supposed to fight?
No, it doesn't, because the vaccine 'primes' the system for the virus. It won't help once you're already sick.
What is the importance of getting the flu vaccine?
Getting the flu vaccine is important because it helps protect you from getting sick with the flu virus. It can also reduce the severity of symptoms if you do get sick, and help prevent the spread of the flu to others.
Can a flu vaccine be given to a sick patient?
Unless they have a high fever, yes and they probably should have one because they are sick. However, there are a few circumstances when the vaccine should not be given. See the related question below about who should not get a flu vaccination.
What is inside vaccine that works without making people sick?
dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick. dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick.
Is it true that if you have eczema you can't get a smallpox vaccine because you would get sick and die?
absolutely false
Does the flu vaccine include antibodies?
No, a flu vaccine triggers our bodies to make our own antibodies. The vaccine includes dead or weakened viruses that can't make us sick, but they will cause the immune response that creates the correct antibodies.
Why add salt to make Play-Doh?
so kids dont eat it or get sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
How do people avoid becoming sick from the ganges river?
People avoid becoming sick from the Ganges River by not drinking the water. Do not get the water in your nose, your mouth, or any open wounds.
Why would you have to get the H1N1 shot?
Can you take an antibotic and get a pneumonia shot at the same time?
No, if you are sick you should not get a vaccine at the same time. Wait at least a week after you finish the antibiotics so your immune system is well enough for the vaccine.
What technology makes people sick?
IOS.7 from Apple is rumoring to making people sick. From zooming in and out they are becoming nauseous.
What does the word 'nosophobia' mean?
Nosophobia - fear of becoming sick/ill
