Question 1

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 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

if i am now a asthmatic and had the flu jab last year and was wondering if i can get flu now?

Accepted Answer

Flu: You could still get the flu especially if the strain you contact is not in the shot.

Question 4

what happens if someone in your household has the flu, is it too late to get a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Influenza: It usually takes about two weeks for the Flu shot to provide you with protection.  But antivirals (Tamiflu, Relenza, (zanamivir) Flumadine) may be prescribed within the first couple of days of symptoms to hasten healing or they can be used after flu exposure to prevent illness.

Question 5

can you tell me is it too late to get the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Flu  Shot: With a flu shot it really is better late then never.

Question 6

am i too late to get the flu shot if everyone else in the house is already sick?

Accepted Answer

No: It's too late to get the flu shot if you already had the flu, not if you or people close to you are "already sick."  too many people think getting a flu shot is supposed to stop you from getting sick.  It does, but it only stops you from getting sick with the flu, and nothing else.  There are many, many illnesses, and the flu shot protects you from the flu.

Question 7

how long should i wait between getting the second covid primary and the flu shot? is it too late to get them? i have an autoimmune disorder and am afraid of severe reaction to them (never got the flu shot), especially if i get both shots at the same?

Accepted Answer

: Both vaccinations may be administered at the same time. Usually the reaction is mild and self limited. If you would like to separate the vaccinations, a week to two weeks is also an option.

Question 8

is it too late to have my kids get the flu shot or would there still be a need/benefit?

Accepted Answer

Never too late: It is not too late to seek protection until the end of flu season, usually late march to mid-april.  While we have seen on onslaught of influenza a already here in illinois, no influenza b yet, so there is likely more to come, as influenza b usually hits here later in the winter.  So absolutely still get their immune system gearing up!

Question 9

what happens if i get a flu shot next week will it protect me for christmas from the flu?

Accepted Answer

Influenza: It takes approximately 2 weeks  for antibodies to develop  to protect you from the flu.

Question 10

why do i always get the flu the years i get a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Chances are that you don't get influenza, but another, less dangerous viral illness.

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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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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?

A member asked:

If i am now a asthmatic and had the flu jab last year and was wondering if i can get flu now?

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What happens if someone in your household has the flu, is it too late to get a flu shot?

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Can you tell me is it too late to get the flu shot?

A member asked:

Am i too late to get the flu shot if everyone else in the house is already sick?

A member asked:

How long should i wait between getting the second covid primary and the flu shot? is it too late to get them? i have an autoimmune disorder and am afraid of severe reaction to them (never got the flu shot), especially if i get both shots at the same?

A member asked:

Is it too late to have my kids get the flu shot or would there still be a need/benefit?

A member asked:

What happens if i get a flu shot next week will it protect me for christmas from the flu?

A member asked:

Why do i always get the flu the years i get a flu shot?

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