Question 1

our son is wondering what the difference is in the 2 flu shot options available egg free or not egg free? do they both protect you the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This choice is of importance to those with a strong allergy to egg protein that might trigger an immediate allergic response.

Question 2

took mom to kroger to get a flu shot today. pharmacist asked if i wanted "regular" or "high dose." should have asked him, but what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Older age: High dose is generally given to people over 65 years old.  The pharmacist should have been able to figure out your mother's age!

Question 3

how good are the preservative free flu vaccine?and what's the  difference from the regular flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Any flu shot better : Than none. Thimerosal is preservative used in multi-dose vials of flu vaccines while single-dose vials are preservative free. Other than that, there is no difference between the actual active flu shot. The preservative is used to prevent contamination when a multi-dose vial is punctured several times. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/complex-regional-pain-syndrome/ds00265 for more info.

Question 4

is it true that the flu shot is essentially the same for infants and adults?

Accepted Answer

See below: Flu vaccine injection is essentially same "killed virus" but dose varies according to age. Adults get single shot; children may get series. Also is an intradermal injection available only to adults. Avian flu (h5n1) vaccine is available only for adults with exposure risk.

Question 5

if someone with a flu coughed at me and i did not get a flu shot yet, what is the likelihood that i will get sick if i am a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

Very LikelyIfNotImmu: You are very likely to be infected with the strain of Flu the infected person has.The only way you can escape is if your body have antibodies to the influenza by getting the vaccine or past infection with the same sero type which is rare in 20 years old young people

Question 6

my 12 months baby got an adult flu shot and a baby flu shot ?

Accepted Answer

Oops!: I assume this was an error. Injectable flu vaccine is a killed virus vaccine. Your baby will not get the flu from it.  Because there is more antigen in the adult form of vaccine your baby may have more antibody response--fever, aches, fussiness. 
If your baby got a multidose vial flu it was likely preserved with some thimerosol.  This has a little mercury in it. I would talk to the dr about that.

Question 7

is milk good for adults?drink 3.25% homo. and never gain weight. but it's like addicting to me haha and i never get sick ever even without flu shot

Accepted Answer

Milk: Milk is good for everyone unless they have an allergy to it!

Question 8

can the flu shot cause seizures in adults? i had a seizure when i was 13 around the time i had a flu shot and was wondering if it could be related.

Accepted Answer

Depends on:: Do you have epilepsy?  Or you just curious about what happened as an adolescent?  Doubt the flu shot caused the seizure, and certainly if you suffered further seizures, the events would be due to other causes.

Question 9

i have had allergic reactions to the mmr and the tdap as an adult. iam still experiencing  symptoms from the tdap. it is mandatory to have  take the flu shot where i work. i am also being treated for an unusual scalp lesion that will not heal for the last

Accepted Answer

Speak with Doctor: You cannot be forced to take the flu shot. Though it is much safer to be vaccinated against influenza than to contract this deadly virus, you can speak with your primary care doctor who can help you to advise your employer of your decision not to get the flu shot.

Question 10

hello doctors,

i already took a flu shot this year but still i got flu.  whats kind of medicine can help?

Accepted Answer

Natural remedies: Unfortunately getting the flu shot doesn't guarantee you won't get the flu; it often does not work. I do not recommend the standard drug, Tamiflu, as it may only help if started within 24 hours, at most reduces symptoms by 24 hours, is pricey and has flu symptoms as a side effect. However, a variety of herbs and supplements can help, as can homeopathy. See https://tinyurl.com/zeccbso for details.

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Whats the difference between adult flu shot and pediatric flu shot

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Our son is wondering what the difference is in the 2 flu shot options available egg free or not egg free? do they both protect you the same?

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Took mom to kroger to get a flu shot today. pharmacist asked if i wanted "regular" or "high dose." should have asked him, but what is the difference?

A member asked:

How good are the preservative free flu vaccine?and what's the difference from the regular flu shot?

A member asked:

Is it true that the flu shot is essentially the same for infants and adults?

A member asked:

If someone with a flu coughed at me and i did not get a flu shot yet, what is the likelihood that i will get sick if i am a healthy adult?

A member asked:

My 12 months baby got an adult flu shot and a baby flu shot ?

A member asked:

Is milk good for adults?drink 3.25% homo. and never gain weight. but it's like addicting to me haha and i never get sick ever even without flu shot

A member asked:

Can the flu shot cause seizures in adults? i had a seizure when i was 13 around the time i had a flu shot and was wondering if it could be related.

A member asked:

I have had allergic reactions to the mmr and the tdap as an adult. iam still experiencing symptoms from the tdap. it is mandatory to have take the flu shot where i work. i am also being treated for an unusual scalp lesion that will not heal for the last

A member asked:

Hello doctors, i already took a flu shot this year but still i got flu. whats kind of medicine can help?

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