Question 1

when is best time for flu shot?

Accepted Answer

As soon as available: It is a good idea to get the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available in your community. Every year the vaccine is reformulated based on upcoming new viral strains.

Question 2

where can i get a free flu shot?

Accepted Answer

: It depends where you live but most pharmacies, especially the chains like CVS, Walgreen’s, etc., offer flu vaccines. If you have insurance, they use your insurance. If you don’t have insurance, you could call them and see what the price is, if anything. You could also call your local health department to see where free vaccines might be offered. Good luck!

Question 3

what are the benefits of flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Flu or: lessening of symptoms.

Question 4

what are the complications of flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Flu shot: The flu shot has inactivated virus- so it will not infect you with the flu. If you have reactions to the shot they usually resolve within one to two days. Side effects can include a low grade fever, aches &amp; pain, and localized swelling, redness and pain at the shot site. Some people have had allergic reactions to the flu vaccine.

Question 5

can you get your flu shot if you are hung over?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, see no reason to prohibit a flu shot.  At worst you would feel sick from the effect of your excess drinking, with the addition of local shoulder injection site pain.

Question 6

are there any unusal reactions to flu shot 2013?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Slight swelling, redness or pain at vaccination site.  Headache, nausea, fever or  muscular pain resolved quickly.   Severe side effects are rare.

Question 7

is april or march too late to get your flu shot ?

Accepted Answer

: Not so.
Flu activity is not limited to Winter.  Certain flu strains have caused large outbreak even in summer, e.g., H1N1 strain in 2009.

Question 8

what if pain in armfrom flu shot doesn't go away?

Accepted Answer

It will: In my experience the pain after a flu shot always resolves.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Flu shot: It is the trivalent influenza vaccine which contains purified inactivated antigens against viral strains from a & b virus strains.

Question 10

can you still get sick if you've had your flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The flu shot is relatively good at protecting you from the strains that make up the vaccine as long as you receive it 2 or more weeks before exposure.During any flu season there are flu strains that were not placed in the vaccines ( 3 in vac/max) and you can catch those if exposed. Next yr their may be a 4 strain vaccine but in the past the >3 strain vaccines had limited protection.

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