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A member asked:

Every year i get really bad sinusitis which is very painful and lasts about 6 weeks, would having the flu vaccine prevent this?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Maybe: The flu vaccine prevents influenza. Influenza infections are frequently followed by sinusitis, ear infections and pneumonia.

Answered 11/24/2013

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