Question 1

i got the flu shot a few weeks ago and just last week i got sick and i still have a bad cough. i though the shot was suppose to help? i feel worse :(

Accepted Answer

Flu vaccine: The influenza vaccine prevents against a certain type of flu virus/strain that cause certain symptoms and illness. You might just have a viral cold or even bacterial upper respiratory infection causing these symptoms. Visit your primary doctor to get examined and treated.

Question 2

hi i'm asking this for my mom my mom got the flu shot  can someone who had a flu shot still get the flu.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The flu shot is not 100% protective for everyone, and if the virus mutates during the course of the year, then the shot may not be effective.

Question 3

got the flu shot 3 weeks ago. still have severe arm and shldr pain, numbness down to my fingertips and i can't lift my arm over my head. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: I recommend evaluation to determine the cause.

Question 4

i got the flu shot 3 days ago. had a fever the day after the shot and developed underarm swelling with pain along the inside of the arm. no swelling or pain on the injection site. the swelling is still there. is this normal? how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on what is causing it. I tell my patients most will be gone as fast as 2 weeks but others may take as long as 14 days. Discuss with your injector as they will know what their data is locally.

Question 5

flu like symptoms but i got the flu shot can it still be flu? swollen lymph nodes in neck and groin also throat hurts really bad

Accepted Answer

Not flu: Flu season is over and it is not likely that you suffer from influenza or flu. However, your symptoms are suggesting a viral infection and I suggest seeing your physician for further testing and recommendations.

Question 6

got flu this year even if though got the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Influenza vaccine contains the strains of the virus most commonly in circulation at the beginning of the year.  The virus mutates (drifts), and so you may have only partial protection, you may have been infected with a different strain, with influenza b, or with a completely different virus which resembles influenza (parainfluenza, adenovirus, etc.).

Question 7

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 8

i got the flu shot like almost a month ago, and usually when i get it every year i get sick, but this time i didn't. why didn't i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Being normal: A person is normal when she gets a flu shot and doesn't get sick. She is unlucky if she coincidentally gets sick after a flu shot. Realize that some people have a heart attack the day after buying a new pair of shoes, while other people get sick the day after getting a flu shot. It's called "True, true, but unrelated," otherwise known as a coincidence.

Question 9

i just got the flu shot yesterday and i got a red patch over the injection spot ?

Accepted Answer

Injection: Observe for spreading redness and burning sensation which are signs of infection. For itching take nonsedating antihistamine like claritin or apply cortisone ointment. In the meantime keep the patch clean and dry

Question 10

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.

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I got the flu shot a few weeks ago and just last week i got sick and i still have a bad cough. i though the shot was suppose to help? i feel worse :(

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Hi i'm asking this for my mom my mom got the flu shot can someone who had a flu shot still get the flu.?

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Got the flu shot 3 weeks ago. still have severe arm and shldr pain, numbness down to my fingertips and i can't lift my arm over my head. what can i do?

A member asked:

I got the flu shot 3 days ago. had a fever the day after the shot and developed underarm swelling with pain along the inside of the arm. no swelling or pain on the injection site. the swelling is still there. is this normal? how long does it last?

A member asked:

Flu like symptoms but i got the flu shot can it still be flu? swollen lymph nodes in neck and groin also throat hurts really bad

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Got flu this year even if though got 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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I got the flu shot like almost a month ago, and usually when i get it every year i get sick, but this time i didn't. why didn't i get sick?

A member asked:

I just got the flu shot yesterday and i got a red patch over the injection spot ?

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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 ?

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