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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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Dr. Otto Placik answered

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.

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Answered 11/8/2013

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A member asked:

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 :(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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