Question 1

i get flu easily...can u give me some advices to avoid influenza? thank u....

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: •	to avoid catching the flu – wash your hands often or use alcohol – based sanitizers. Wash hands before touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  Coughing or sneezing into elbow helps to contain germs. Avoid crowds of people.

Question 2

do i need to get flu shots for my children again this year? last year i got the flu shot for my 3 children. they did not ever get the flu. do i have to get them the shot again this year?

Accepted Answer

Sounds : Sounds like the flu shot worked for you children.  Flu shots are recommended each year, unless there are medical contraindications, because the strain of viruses that cause the flu differ each year.  Based on previous years outbreaks, an analysis is done to identify potential virus threats for the coming year so that the drug companies can manufacture a vaccine specific to the threat.

Question 3

what to do if every time i eat i get flu like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sounds uncomfortable: If this is a pattern- would seek medical assessment. Take care.

Question 4

every time i get flu shot i get sick badly. should i even bother getting one? im 32 with bad all yr allergies and diabetic..

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Since flu vaccines (aside from the nasal spray form) consist of  killed virus , they shouldn't make you ill. There are rare cases of neurologic complication from flu vaccine reported.  There is an intradermal form of flu vaccine which you may be able to tolerate. However if you still get sick from it regardless of the mechanism, discuss with your doctor re. pros and cons in skipping it.

Question 5

i got the flu shot last sept. ended up getting pneumonia for very first time in march. should i get flu shot again this year ?

Accepted Answer

Yes unless otherwise: It is recommended for adults on a yearly basis unless you have medical issues that can lead to an adverse reaction.

The CDC website is one resource of information as the flu season approaches.

Question 6

i'm 30 years old & just found out i'm only partially vaccinated against mmr & tetanus (need one more jab of each). can i get both jabs at the same time? and will it temporarily lower my immune system as a whole? (e.g. more likely to get flu)

Accepted Answer

Yes/no: Your immune system faces hundreds of challenges each day with the germs you inhale or casually put in your mouth on food items or from contaminated fingers. The vaccines themselves are simply another selective challenge to your system &amp; you should be fine. Whether or not you get the flu would be unrelated to taking either.

Question 7

is there any particular time of year to get flu vaccine or can be taken any time? also does it protect for whole year? mean when to repeat?

Accepted Answer

As soon as available: The flu vaccine will generally protect against 3-4 strains of flu.That protection is good for at least a year and likely several, but only against the strains included in the vaccine.The flu mutates often, and every year 5+ strains circle the globe, so effectiveness of a given shot varies year to year, but must be given yearly to keep up with mutated strains.

Question 8

i get flu every year, but this time after flu, when it lowered down , i noticed bloody phlegm, with fever and chest pain but there is no cough. ?

Accepted Answer

Vaccination: If you get the flu every year, you need to be vaccinated.  It will help prevent the most common strains of influenza.  See your physician if you think you have it, as antiviral medications can help if taken appropriately.

Question 9

hello. 
most of the time when i get flu it accompanied with sore tonsils. i always have to see a gp to heal. my question is since those symptoms might resemble having the coronavirus, what are my options to ensure i quickly get helped by a doctor.

Accepted Answer

Flu like illness: If you have a flu like illness, stay home, rest, drink fluids and monitor your temperature. If you have worsening, please your PCP. 
Watch for shortness of breath and if this occurs, please contact a physician for testing. If you have risk factors for COVID 19 and/or a chronic condition, testing is indicated.

Question 10

can i get flu in the summer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get the flu any month of the year but it is more likely in the october to march time frame.

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I get flu easily...can u give me some advices to avoid influenza? thank u....

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Do i need to get flu shots for my children again this year? last year i got the flu shot for my 3 children. they did not ever get the flu. do i have to get them the shot again this year?

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What to do if every time i eat i get flu like symptoms?

A member asked:

Every time i get flu shot i get sick badly. should i even bother getting one? im 32 with bad all yr allergies and diabetic..

A member asked:

I got the flu shot last sept. ended up getting pneumonia for very first time in march. should i get flu shot again this year ?

A member asked:

I'm 30 years old & just found out i'm only partially vaccinated against mmr & tetanus (need one more jab of each). can i get both jabs at the same time? and will it temporarily lower my immune system as a whole? (e.g. more likely to get flu)

A member asked:

Is there any particular time of year to get flu vaccine or can be taken any time? also does it protect for whole year? mean when to repeat?

A member asked:

I get flu every year, but this time after flu, when it lowered down , i noticed bloody phlegm, with fever and chest pain but there is no cough. ?

A member asked:

Hello. most of the time when i get flu it accompanied with sore tonsils. i always have to see a gp to heal. my question is since those symptoms might resemble having the coronavirus, what are my options to ensure i quickly get helped by a doctor.

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Can i get flu in the summer?

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