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A member asked:
I got a flu shot today, and need to begin taking the z-pack for abssesed tooth. will antibiotics interact with the flu vaccine? how long do i wait?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Don't wait: If you have a tooth abscess start your antibiotics - zpak is not my first choice however, consider clindamycin.
Answered 11/16/2013
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No : Antibiotics do not interfere brith the flu vaccine.
Answered 11/16/2013
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No wait: You can start the antibiotic right away. There is no interaction.
Answered 10/8/2017
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No interaction: Flu shot to prevent virus. Antibiotic to control bacterial infection. Will not interact. Understand that antibiotic will not cure the infected abscessed tooth, only control the infection. Tooth will require root canal treatment or extraction, depending on the event of the destruction. Please follow your dentist's advice to the letter.
Answered 11/16/2013
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It has no bearing: They are both intended for different situations. Please take your antibiotics as prescribed by your treating dentist. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/16/2013
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