Question 1

can you catch the flu from someone who just had the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The're two kinds of flu vaccines.  One is a weakened live virus vaccine given in a nasal form (nasal shot).  There is a mild risk of getting the flu from someone who had a nasal flu shot, especially if those around  have poor immune system.  The other vaccine is made from particles of a dead virus.  It is commonly given as a shot into the muscle.  One and others around cannot get the flu from this.

Question 2

is it possible for you to catch the flu from someone who has symptoms from flu shot?

Accepted Answer

No you can not: No you can not catch flu from someone who has symptoms related to having had flu shot.

Question 3

is it possible for me to catch the flu from someone who got a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

NO YOU CAN NOT: No you can not catch flu from some one who had a flu shot.

Question 4

had flu shot in mid november -- tested positive for influenza a after a very mild illness. how did i get the flu? am 22 weeks pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Partially effective: The fact that the illness was mild reflects that the vaccine was not completely ineffective.  The flu virus adapts year to year and the vaccine is modified to account for this, some years more effectively than others.

Question 5

my 22mo had his flu shot.  now, i have the flu. i didn't get a shot. how much risk is there that he can still catch it from me?

Accepted Answer

Depends : The flu shot provides protection from 3 strains of flu per season, those judged as most likely to circulate in a season. There are other strains that may circulate & routine office tests will not identify which strain u have.Providing your 22 mo with some tamiflu (oseltamivir) might be reasonable. If vaccinated> 2wks ago he may have some protection, but  close prolonged exposure might overcome it.

Question 6

my daughter had the flu and her doctor said that you can catch it again. she recommended getting the flu shot after it passes, but did not say how long to wait. how long should we wait to get the flu shot after having type a?

Accepted Answer

Immunize: The vaccine protects against strains of influenza, including Type A, and there is no need to wait to have the vaccine, if there are no contraindications.

Question 7

my daugter just had the flu shot and now has a rash....small red dots all over body?

Accepted Answer

This can be normal: If the child is acting normal and feels well, this could be a post viral exanthem.  This is a rash that starts in the middle of the torso, abdomen, even the neck and spreads to the rest of the body.  Your physician needs to see it to make sure.  But if your child is afebrile and looking good, this would be likley.

Question 8

can you test positive for coronavirus if you just received the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Flu shot:  An influenza vaccine should not cause someone to test positive for  COVID 19.

Question 9

i got the flu shot 9 days ago and came within 6ft of someone who had the flu and was coughing. am i protected enough at this point?

Accepted Answer

Flu: The best protection from the flu is getting immunized, avoiding sick people, hand-washing, getting adequate rest and fluids.  If you have a healthy immune system, you should be protected.

Question 10

can the flu shot cause the flu?

Accepted Answer

No: No. The virus in the vaccine is not a live virus and cannot cause the flu.

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Had flu shot in mid november -- tested positive for influenza a after a very mild illness. how did i get the flu? am 22 weeks pregnant.

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My 22mo had his flu shot. now, i have the flu. i didn't get a shot. how much risk is there that he can still catch it from me?

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My daughter had the flu and her doctor said that you can catch it again. she recommended getting the flu shot after it passes, but did not say how long to wait. how long should we wait to get the flu shot after having type a?

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My daugter just had the flu shot and now has a rash....small red dots all over body?

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Can you test positive for coronavirus if you just received the flu shot?

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I got the flu shot 9 days ago and came within 6ft of someone who had the flu and was coughing. am i protected enough at this point?

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Can the flu shot cause the flu?

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